Certificate in Nutrient Requirements and Adequacy

Nutrient requirements and adequacy are the foundation of human nutrition and public health. Meeting recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) for various age groups is essential for growth, development, disease prevention, and optimal functioning of the body. Inadequate intake can lead to deficiencies and long-term health complications, while excesses may lead to toxicity or metabolic burden.

This certificate focuses on the scientific understanding of nutrient needs, factors influencing them, and how to assess and ensure nutritional adequacy across different populations.

Advantages of Certification:

• Enhances ability to perform nutrient gap assessments
• Strengthens program planning for specific target groups (children, elderly, athletes, pregnant women)
• Supports dietary counseling with evidence-based RDA alignment
• Helps professionals meet global and national nutritional guidelines

Topics for Certificate in Nutrient Requirements and Adequacy Programme:

1. Basic Introduction to Nutrient Requirements

• What are RDAs, EAR, AI, UL, RNI?
• Difference between need vs recommendation
• Overview of Indian (ICMR-NIN) and international (WHO/FAO, USDA) standards

2. Macronutrients: Requirements & Balance

• Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats
• Energy requirements based on BMR and PAL
• Special considerations: high-protein vs low-carb diets

3. Micronutrient Needs by Life Stage

• Vitamins (A, D, B12, C, etc.) and Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Zinc)
• Infants, toddlers, school-age children
• Adolescents, adults, pregnant & lactating women, elderly

4. Factors Affecting Nutrient Requirements

• Age, gender, physiological state
• Activity level, disease conditions
• Bioavailability, food interactions, drug-nutrient impact

5. Dietary Assessment Methods

• 24-hour recall, food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), food diaries
• Nutrient calculators and software tools
• Identifying gaps and at-risk individuals

6. Evaluating Nutritional Adequacy

• Using RDAs for diet planning
• Interpreting population-based surveys
• Common deficiencies in India

7. Case Studies and Real-Life Applications

• Designing a meal plan for a working woman with low calcium intake
• Addressing anemia in adolescent girls through diet
• Nutritional adequacy in vegetarian vs non-vegetarian diets

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Programme Deliverables

• The study resources for the Certificate topic ensuring the needs of the audience will be provided to all the participants. The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.
• An interactive lecture on the topic giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online discussion of the Certificate topic for ensuring active participation of each attendee.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Programme Certification

The certification will be awarded after the required levels of knowledge, skills, professionalism and attitude are assessed through the IGMPI assessment process.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 11:59 PM 11^th Oct 2025.

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