About CNDS

Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS)has been set up under the aegis of IGMPI registered as a non-profit society (under The Societies Registration Act, 1860) with the Government of India.The Centre is committed to promote proper diet and nutrition which is crucial to the health and happiness of the society at large.

CNDS is imparting education in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics to thousands of knowledge seekers in the classroom setting as well as research dissertation, field and online learning training programmes.

CNDS provides and education programmes and imparts extensive knowledge through classroom and online modes, in the holistic Nutrition programmes like Nutrition and Dietetics as well as specialized courses like diabetes education, paediatric nutrition, nutritional oncology, ayurvedic food and nutrition, obesity and weight management, clinical diabetology, nutritional gastroenterology and hepatology and many other programmes. Our courses are designed with outmost care given to the industry requirements and shaping careers in the field of Nutrition dietetics, medical and non-medical.

Students gets to experience the expertise from faculties who are specialized in Nutrition, dietetics, foods, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, etc. The centre is well equipped with all the teaching aids and advance laboratory equipment and devices.

The Centre is committed to making nutrition accessible to everyone through nutrition recommendations, easy-to-follow explanations, interactive two way communication lectures, dynamic presentations of the lectures.Apart from this the center provides ample opportunities for the students to comprehend the latest diet plans and nutrition requirements with hands-on practices in Industry, Hospitals and Clinics.

Post completion of the all the courses, CNDS also provides job and Internship placement assistance to students in an easy and effortless way.

About IGMPI

The Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, registered under SR Act XXI of 1860, Government of India, recognised by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India and approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) presents a unique, friendly and interactive platform to get rid of all your GMP compliance related issues. GMP- an essential element of industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetic, Ayurveda, biotech, homeopathic, medical device and food manufacturing and sustainability services - in itself is the most dynamic part which witnesses frequent changes in terms of new rules being added and old ones being renewed. Thus, keeping oneself updated with current GMPs is essential to remain aligned with evolving industry requirement and standards.

Our team comprises knowledgeable professionals from diverse sectors such as Pharma, Healthcare, Food & Nutraceutical industries, pooling together their expertise, know-how, and practical experiences to create this GMP guide. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as a stronger and better education and training platform provider for professionals and students in the areas of GMP, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma, Food & Nutrition and Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR and Good Laboratory Practice and Product Management. Our board of governors and specialists have collated their acumen and are offering state-of-the-art courses which includes GMP training, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma and healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR, Environment Social Governance (ESG), and Good Laboratory Practice in form of formal classroom studies, online/interactive programmes, online seminars, as well as onsite training programmes along with the knowledge of worldwide affairs of the industry. In short, a round-the-clock service is provided for any information in these areas required by anybody from around the country and abroad. Based on high standards of quality, the training programmes in Pharma, Healthcare and Food GMP, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, IPR, Pharma Product Management, Public Health, Hospital Management, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Medical Coding, Nanotechnology, Drug Design and Discovery, Food QA&QC, etc., areas have been approved by Quality Council of India, which is an autonomous body and an accreditation authority for education & vocational training providers under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. IGMPI is duly licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018.

Accreditation and Awards

Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI) is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association and bye-laws under The Societies Registration Act, 1860, Government of India. IGMPI is an accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

1. Programme Content
2. Programme Design
3. Programme Material
4. Instructors
5. Class size & Attendance
6. Facilities
7. Evaluation of Students
8. Written Examination
9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) came into existence through an act of Parliament in 1987. BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Bureau is a Body consisting of 25 members representing both Central and State governments, Members of Parliament, industry, scientific and research institutions, consumer organizations and professional bodies; with Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its President and with Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its Vice-President.

Quality Council of India (QCI)

Quality Council of India is set up by the Government of India to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality through National Quality Campaign. QCI is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association. QCI is governed by a Council of 38 members and Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendation of the industry to the government. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is the nodal ministry for QCI.

International Recognition

For providing its education and training services to overseas students, IGMPI is registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India and our Export Import Code is AADCI7680Q.

IGMPI is an Institutional Member of the International Society for Quality in Health Care

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Lifecycle and Wellness Nutrition

The Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Lifecycle and Wellness Nutrition focuses on life cycles and wellness at different stages of Life i.e, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and elderly.

The human body constantly develops and changes throughout the human life cycle from conception till death, and nutrition provides the fuel for those changes. Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, physical, social and health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving.

The programme includes the Lifecyle approach in different domains including Yoga, Food Allergies, Diet Counselling, Naturopathy, Healthy Brain, Mental Health, etc in regards to the nutrition perspective.

Nutritional needs continue to change at each stage of life. It is important to adjust your diet and physical activity to meet these changing needs and ensure health and wellness throughout your life. Parents must continue to help their school-aged children and adolescents establish healthy eating habits and attitudes toward food. Their primary role is to bring a wide variety of health-promoting foods into the home, so that their children can make good choices. As children become adults, they must be mindful of the choices they make and how those choices affect their health, not only in the present but also in the future.

The objective of this programme is to enhance your knowledge on all aspects of nutrition management in different life stages in terms of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, physical, social and health wellbeing and to make students technically sound in the area of wellness and it’s use in the nutrition industry.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Human Biology and Body Functions

• Cell and Tissue
• Nervous System and Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
• Reproductive and Excretory System 

Module 2: Nutrients (Role and Significance)

• Food, Nutrition and Health Carbohydrates and Water
• Macronutrients: Proteins and Lipids
• Micronutrients : Vitamins and Minerals 

Module 3: Understanding Nutrition (Basic diets for normal conditions / RDA)

• Introduction to RDA
• Understanding Food exchange list and IFCT
• Planning balanced diet for normal condition
• Methods of Nutritional Assessment 

Module 4: Introduction to Lifecycle and Wellness Nutrition

• Importance of nutrition in promoting overall wellness
• Integration of nutrition with lifestyle choices
• Overview of nutrition across different life stages 

Module 5: Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

• Nutritional requirements during pregnancy
• Importance of nutrition in Infertility
• Importance of proper nutrition for lactating mothers
• Planning diet for pregnant and lactating women
• Galactogogues for increasing milk secretion during lactation 

Module 6: Nutrition during Infancy

• Infant nutrition and breastfeeding
• Introduction to weaning and introduction of solid foods
• Special considerations for infant feeding 

Module 7: Nutrition during Childhood and Adolescence

• Nutritional needs during childhood and adolescence
• Role of nutrition in growth and development
• Common nutritional challenges during childhood and adolescence 

Module 8: Nutrition during Adulthood

• Reference male and female
• Nutritional requirements in adulthood
• Importance of maintaining a healthy diet for disease prevention
• Dietary recommendations for maintaining optimal health 

Module 9: Nutrition during Elderly

• Nutritional challenges in the elderly population
• Strategies for addressing age-related nutritional issues
• Dietary recommendations for promoting healthy aging 

Module 10: Weight Management and Eating Disorders

• Planning balanced for weight management
• Causes and consequences of obesity
• Overview of eating disorders- Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa and their impact on health
• Strategies for promoting healthy weight and preventing eating disorders 

Module 11: Lifestyle and Wellness Yoga

• Concept of Health in Yoga
• Incorporating yoga into a healthy lifestyle
• Benefits of yoga for physical and mental well-being
• Yoga practices for physical and mental well-being

Module 12: Dietary Guidelines and its Management for Healthy Brain and Mental Health

• Nutritional impact on brain health
• Dietary guidelines for promoting mental health
• Role of nutrition in preventing cognitive decline 

Module 13: Special Conditions and Diet Therapy in Different Life Stages

• Nutrition therapy for specific medical conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.)
• Nutritional therapy for Hormonal Disorders (Thyroid, PCOD, Meanopause)
• Nutritional Therapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders 

Module 14: Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism

• Malnutrition and its assessment
• Metabolic processes and their relation to nutrition
• Cellular metabolism
• Specific Disease Metabolism 

Module 15: Food Allergies and Diet Management

• Introduction food allergy and intolerance
• Classification and Difference
• Diagnosis and Risk Factor
• Dietary Management for Different Food Allergy
• Dietary Management of Various Food Allergies 

Module 16: Diet Counselling and Customizations

• Counselling skills
• Nutritional Assessment for assessing status of client
• Customizing diets based on individual needs and preferences
• Communication skills for effective diet counselling 

Module 17: Practical Aspect-Nutrition Assessment, Diet Analysis, Review and Planning

• Protein , Fat and Energy Kcal Estimation
• Dish Planning
• Food Labelling and Packet Analysis
• Reviewing and planning dietary interventions 

Module 18: Practitioner Case Studies

• Diet Planning for several lifestyle disorders i.e. Diabetes , Liver and Cardiac Disorder, Gastrointestinal disorder and weight management 

Eligibility

Any Graduate/ 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.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

-Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance

- Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.

- Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.

- All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.

- Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.

- At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.

- All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

 

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Lifecycle and Wellness Nutrition by Centre of Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to in its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and Agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global healthcare and nutrition giants like VLCC Healthcare, Fortis Healthcare, Hindustan wellness, Tata Memorial Centre, National Rural Health Mission, UNICEF, World Health Organization, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Centre for Disease Control, mediskool health services, Balance Nutrition, Max Healthcare, Cinta Medtech, Venkateshwar Hospital, Keto India, Novus Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Instafitness Pvt. Ltd., Revibe Health and Wellness, Fitelo, Patanjali Ayurveda, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, etc.

Future career prospects

Centre of Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI’s online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the health industry needs trained health professionals.

The need for Nutrition in specific filed is becoming a necessity these days. Companies / Organizations are hiring manpower in the specialized fields. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry.

After the successful completion of Post Graduate Diploma in Lifecycle and Wellness Nutrition, a student can seek job in various sectors like Government, Non-Government Organizations, Multi-National Companies, private clinics, hospitals, health centers, colleges, institutes etc.

To be exact in the job specific terms a student can opt jobs as

• Dietitian / Nutritionist at Hospitals, clinics, health centers etc
• Teacher/ lecturer/ professor in Colleges/ Institutes
• Community worker at NGO & Government Organizations
• Patient care manager at Health centers
• Research Dietitian at various organizations
• Nutrition Nurse at Hospitals, health centers, nursing homes, etc