Delve into the world of food management; study Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition is fundamental to every individual. With the growing awareness among people, and subsequently, the industry, about eating right, health professionals specialising in Nutrition and Dietetics are growing in demand. The best part – this career will never get redundant. It’s food, after all

The food industry relies on various stakeholders to oversee the management of every item, ensuring that food is quality, safe to eat, delicious, and suitable for the public. Despite the pandemic, the ever-growing food industry saw a massive revenue of $8,945,354 million in 2021. This growth could be attributed to the food management processes and the strict adherence to food safety guidelines that kept the industry moving even in difficult times.  

For the uninitiated, food management is a sophisticated science and industrial process that includes adequate control over the selection, preparation, display, and storage of food. It aims to ensure that all food sold commercially is compliant with state regulations. 

Food management offers insight for the stakeholders, including directors, managers, and food service chefs, by highlighting industry issues and events, active topics, and food trends that impact the overall food industry.

Significance of food management

The primary goal in food control is to ensure that all items sold to restaurants, grocers, and businesses are of high quality and meet the prescribed safety standards. Food management adds value to a business in the following ways:

Monitoring food

Monitoring food temperature, packaging, and moisture levels is an important part of food management. Operators must comply with regulations, serve their customers, and prevent contamination by ensuring that food is properly stored at the correct temperature during transit. The introduction of modern technology in food management has hugely benefited food monitoring operations.

Regulatory compliance

Following complex and sophisticated rules concerning food safety and quality control can be difficult to adhere to at all times. Often, a lapse might occur despite regular monitoring and checking. 

Food operators have started opting for an automated and streamlined software solution for real-time data collection, inventory management, logistics optimisation, and compliance assurance to tackle this. Adopting proper food management processes makes adhering to food management rules easier and more effective.

Supervision of the food industry

With the help of relevant technology, food authorities can update inventory, eliminate suspicious activity, or identify on-site and off-site inefficiencies. Automatic data collection allows everyone to know what is happening in real-time, improving communication and collaboration among all stakeholders. Food quality and safety data are tracked in real-time to help improve traceability in the supply chain. Optimising the food management system results in higher consumer satisfaction, better food quality, and meeting safety requirements.

A  well-designed food management system can help manage food safety procedures and mitigate problems.

Nutrition and Dietetics as a career option

Nutrition and Dietetics is a growing field in Food Management Studies, and the opportunities it entails are endless.  The global nutritional analytics market will reach $7.9 billion by 2026, from $5.4 billion in 2021. 

Studying Nutrition and Dietetics involves how people use dietary solutions to reduce their risk of disease by consuming the right amount of nutrients as part of their daily diet.

When consumers fail to maintain the proper nutrient balance in their diet, they are at an increased risk of certain diseases. As awareness around these health and nutritional challenges continues to heighten among the masses, the career opportunities in the nutrition and dietetics industry are expanding in scale, volume, and variety.

The course in Nutrition and Dietetics under food management focuses on fitness, health, and healthy eating. People interested in this course may opt for a career in the following roles:

• Dietitian 
• Nutritionist
• Health Promotion Officer 
• Food Quality Manager
• Food Services Manager
• Culinary Specialist
• Food Scientist
• Health Policy Advocate

Why study Nutrition and Dietetics?

Dietitians and nutritionists are experts in helping people meet their nutritional and health needs. The essence of their role is to help the patients and clients find the right balance between different foods with different nutritional values and, consequently, develop healthy eating habits. The profession requires a unique combination of ethics and knowledge. After completing a Nutrition and Dietetics degree, a student will be able to: 

• Gain a clear understanding of nutritional science related to dietary factors, health conditions, and chronic diseases.
• Learn the necessary skills to prevent unhealthy lifestyle changes in chronic diseases.
• Develop practical and theoretical knowledge to support behavioural change among individuals or groups.
• Learn and teach about the importance of a balanced lifestyle and a healthy diet.
• Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work in nutrition, dietetics, and public health.

Courses in Nutrition and Dietetics at UPES

B.Sc. in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics at UPES

B.Sc. in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics is a three-years (six semesters) program that involves the theoretical and practical study of food management and the importance of a healthy life. 

To enroll in B.Sc. Programs, click here: https://www.upes.ac.in/course/integrated-b-sc-m-sc-nutraceutical-and-nutritional-policy

https://www.upes.ac.in/course/integrated-b-sc-m-sc-in-nutrition-dietetics-and-holistic-wellness

M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics at UPES

This post-graduate course is designed to teach students the skills to research Nutrition and Dietetics effectively. Students also learn to interact with patients, advance therapy through diet, establish connections between food, chemistry, medicine, metabolism, drug and food interactions, etc.

M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics is a two years (four semesters) course that will provide students with experiential training and internships in hospitals. This course also opens the door to vast opportunities for interacting and working with dieticians and clinicians.

To enroll in M.Sc. programs, click here:

https://www.upes.ac.in/course/msc-nutrition-dietetics-holistic-wellness

https://www.upes.ac.in/course/msc-nutraceutical-and-nutritional-policy

Food management and its subset Nutrition and Dietetics involve an interdisciplinary approach concerning food science, management, hospitality, public relations, technology, and people. If nutrition and dietetics interest you, it’s time to consider food management as a viable career option. The best part – this career will never get redundant. It’s food, after all.