Certificate in Beverage Nutrition: Facts and Calories

With increasing focus on nutritional strategies that enhance overall well-being, the Certificate in Beverage Nutrition: Facts and Calories has been developed by the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies at IGMPI to address the pivotal role of beverages in diet and health. This certification programme comprehensively explores the nutritional composition of a wide range of beverages, their caloric contributions, and their impact on metabolic health. 

The curriculum covers foundational topics such as macro- and micronutrient content in beverages, sugar and artificial sweetener profiles, hydration physiology, and the role of functional and specialty beverages in disease prevention and wellness promotion. Emphasizing evidence-based analysis, this interactive program equips professionals with practical skills to assess beverage choices, integrate healthful options into dietary plans, and navigate regulatory guidelines. Through case studies and current research perspectives, participants gain competencies essential for promoting informed beverage consumption strategies in clinical and community nutrition settings.

This certificate programme equips participants with essential knowledge to analyse the nutritional content and caloric impact of various beverages. It is designed for nutrition professionals, educators, and consumers seeking to make scientifically informed, health-conscious beverage choices.

1. Introduction to Beverage Nutrition

• Nutritional significance of beverages

• Role of beverages in diet quality

• Historical evolution of beverage consumption

2. Beverage Composition and Caloric Content

• Macronutrients in beverages

• Sugar profiles and caloric implications

• Micronutrients and bioactive components

3. Sugar-Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened Beverages

• Types and sources of sugars in beverages

• Health effects of sugar-sweetened beverages

• Safety and utilization of artificial sweeteners

4. Functional and Specialty Beverages

• Definition and categories

• Nutritional and therapeutic properties

• Role in chronic disease prevention

5. Hydration and Metabolic Health

• Physiology of hydration

• Impact of beverages on metabolic parameters

• Guidelines for optimal hydration

6. Regulatory and Labeling Standards

• Global and regional regulatory frameworks

• Nutritional labeling requirements

• Consumer awareness and education

7. Practical Applications and Menu Integration

• Beverage assessment tools

• Menu planning with calorie control

• Client counseling on beverage choices

8. Practitioner Case Studies

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Nutrition/ Home Science/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. 

Programme Duration

The duration of the certificate programme is 4 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.

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

• Online discussion of the certificate programme topics for ensuring active participation of each attendee.

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

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Certificate in Beverage Nutrition: Facts and Calories by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI.

Future Career Prospects

The Certificate in Beverage Nutrition: Facts and Calories offered by the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI, will help graduates to enhance their expertise in analyzing and counseling on beverage choices, which are critical components of dietary intake and metabolic health. This certification opens diverse career opportunities as Nutritionists, Wellness Consultants, Dietary Advisors, Health Coaches, Product Developers, and Academic Educators. With increasing consumer focus on healthful hydration and scientific innovation in nutrition, certified professionals will be well-positioned for roles in healthcare institutions, food and beverage industries, wellness centers, research organizations, and consultancy settings dedicated to preventive nutrition and public health.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 11:59 PM 24^th Nov 2025.

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