Certificate in Nutrition Survey Methods

It provides tools and techniques to assess dietary patterns, nutrient intake, and nutritional status of individuals or populations. These methods are essential for public health planning, clinical nutrition evaluation, research, and program development.

The goal is to equip learners with the ability to design, conduct, and interpret nutrition surveys for evidence-based practice and policy.

Topics for Nutrition Survey Methods Programme:

1. Types of Nutrition Surveys

• Dietary Surveys: 24-hour recall, food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), diet history
• Anthropometric Surveys: height, weight, BMI, MUAC, skinfolds
• Biochemical Assessments: blood, urine tests for micronutrients
• Clinical Assessments: physical signs of deficiencies (e.g., pallor, goiter)

2. Dietary Assessment Techniques

• Single vs repeated 24-hour recalls
• Weighed food record vs estimated food record
• Validity and reliability of FFQ

3. Sampling and Study Design

• Target population selection
• Random, stratified, or cluster sampling
• Designing survey forms and pilot testing

4. Data Collection Tools

• Digital vs paper-based surveys
• Portion size estimation using food models/photos
• Mobile apps for real-time dietary tracking

5. Case Study: Community Nutrition Survey

• Conducting a school meal nutrition survey
• Urban slum dietary intake assessment
• Report writing and recommendations

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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