COURSES OFFERED
UG COURSES
PG COURSES
B.Sc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
M.Sc Food and Nutrition
M.Phil
M.Phil Food and Nutrition
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U.G. 2018
U.G. 2021
P.G. 2018
P.G. 2021
M.Phil 2018
M.Phil 2021
Sanctioned Strength:
B. Sc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics:30
M.Sc Food and Nutrition:15
MPhil Food and Nutrition:Full Time-4,Part Time-2
Eligibility Criteria:
UG: Candidates who have passed in +2 Board exams with science subjects may apply, Chemistry and Biology – mandatory
PG: Candidates who have passed in B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics / B.Sc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics may apply
FACULTY PROFILE
Dr. S. Varalakshmi Rajam
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil, PhD UGC-NET, ASRB-NET
Designation :Associate Professor & Head
Years Of Experience UG: 16 Years PG: 17 Years
Research Supervisor : PG: 15 years M.Phil:10 years
Area Of Specialization : Foods and Nutrition
Email ID:[email protected]
Dr. Usha Suresh
Qualification:M.Sc., PhD, ASRB-NET, SLET
Designation :Associate Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 16 Years PG: 17 Years
Area Of Expertise Foods and Nutrition
Research Supervisor: PG:15 Years M.Phil: 10 Years
Email ID: [email protected]
Dr. Nithya Maloney Bright
Qualification:M.Sc., PhD, UGC-NET
Designation :Associate Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 16 Years PG: 16 Years
Area Of Expertise Foods and Nutrition – Physiology, Dietetics
Research Supervisor: UG: PG: 14 Years
Email ID: [email protected]
Mrs. B. Barathi
Qualification: M.Sc., UGC-NET
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 14 Years PG: 14 Years
Area Of Expertise: Food Service Management and Dietetics
Research Supervisor: UG: PG: 12 Years
Email ID: [email protected]
Ms. Rajkala .A
Qualification:M.Sc., UGC-NET, SET
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 14 Years PG: 14 Years
Area Of Expertise Food Service Management and Dietetics – Nutrition through Life Cycle, Food Service Management
Research Supervisor: UG: PG:12 Years
Email ID: [email protected]
Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Sivakumar
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil., UGC-NET, ASRB-NET
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 14 Years PG: 14 Years
Area Of Expertise Family Resource Management
Research Supervisor: UG: PG:12 Years
Email ID: [email protected]
Ms. K. Sangeetha
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil.,UGC-NET
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 14 Years PG: 14 Years
Area Of Specialization : – Food Service Management and Dietetics
Other institutional Experience UG: 7 years
Research Supervisor: PG:12 Years
Email ID: [email protected]
Ms. T. Renny Jaspher Mary
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil.,RD., UGC-NET., SET
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 12 Years PG: 12 Years
Area Of Expertise Food Service Management and Dietetics
Research Supervisor: UG: PG:10 Years
Email ID: [email protected]
Dr. M. Menaka
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil.,PhD., UGC-NET
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience UG: 12 Years PG: 12 Years
Area Of Specialization : Food and Nutrition –Biochemistry, Food Science
Email ID: [email protected]
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Major Projects:
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Name of the Investigators
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Title of the project |
Duration |
Amount |
Funding Agency |
Status Ongoing/ Completed |
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Ms. M. Menaka and Dr. K.R.S. Girija Shyamsundar |
“PhysiochemicalProperties, Nutrient Analysis, Standardization, Acceptability & Glycemic Index of Indigenous Rice Varieties”. |
6 weeks (June 2014 – July2014) |
Rs 1,48,350 |
Centre for Indian Knowledge System (CIKS), Kotturpuram, Chennai |
Completed |
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Dr. M. Menaka |
Nutritional assessment for differently abled children through medical test (Consultancy) |
1 year (September, 2019) |
– |
MedIndia Charitable Trust, Chennai |
Ongoing |
Minor Projects/ Summer Project (UG/PG):
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Name of the Investigators
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Title of the project |
Duration
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Amount |
Funding Agency |
Status Ongoing/ Completed |
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UG Summer Student’s Project
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Kaviya B, Neeraja R and Ms. M. Menaka |
Thiamine and Riboflavin content of selected indigenous rice |
3 months (April 2019 – June 2019) |
Rs 8000/- |
ECRIC, Ethiraj College Trust, Chennai |
Completed |
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PG Summer Student’s Project |
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Gayathri K, Kalva Joshna Madhuri and Ms. M. Menaka |
Macronutrient and Micronutrient Content of selected traditional rice |
3 months (April 2019 – June 2019) |
Rs 12000/-
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ECRIC, Ethiraj College Trust, Chennai |
Completed
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Papers Presented/Published in National /International Conferences
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Faculty Name |
Year |
Topic |
Presented/ Published
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Details of Publications
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Level: International/ National/ State/ Regional |
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Dr. S. Varalakshmi Rajam |
2016-2017 |
A paper on “Cow’s milk protein allergy – a case-based approach to nutritionalintervention”, Chennai on 10th Sep, 2016. |
Presented |
– |
Regional |
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2017-2018 |
Assessment measures for CVD risk factors: An assessment based on South and West Indian Women in Chennai |
Published |
Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 2017 |
National |
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2018-2019 |
Emerging trend of Dietary |
Published |
Indian Journal of Nutrition, 2018 |
National |
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patterns as a risk factor of cardiovascular disease in Urban Chennai women. |
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2018-2019 |
A study on dietary transition among West Indian and South Indian women in Urban Chennai. |
Published |
International Journal of social Sciences Review, August 2018 |
International |
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Dr. Usha Suresh |
2016-2017 |
A paper on “Is there a role for oral nutritional supplement in hospitalized patients”, Chennai on 10th Sep, 2016. |
Presented |
– |
Regional |
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2018-2019 |
A paper published in National Conference on Global acceptance for Siddha system of medicine; scope and challenges organized by Central Council for Research (CCRS) with Ministry of Ayush on 28th and 29th September 2018 |
Published |
– |
National |
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2014-2015 |
A Paper presented in ICMR |
Presented |
– |
National |
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Mrs.B. Barathi
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sponsored National Seminar on “Herbal Medicine for Human Health” on 30th and 31st January 2015 at Prof.Dhanapalan College of Arts and Science, Chennai. |
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2014-2015 |
A paper presented in the |
Presented |
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International |
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International Seminar On Smart Diets For Cardiac Health, organized by Holycross College, Thoothukudi on 6th February 2015. |
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Faculty Name |
Year |
Topic |
Presented/ Published |
Details of Publications |
Level: International/ National/ State/ Regional |
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Ms. Rajkala .A |
2014-2015 |
A paper presented in the International Seminar on Smart Diets for Cardiac Health, organized by Holycross College, Thoothukudi on 6th February 2015. |
Presented |
– |
International |
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2014-2015 |
A paper presented in International conference on Recent discoveries of the diabetes markers and challenges ahead, ICDB 2015 on 2nd and 3rd March 2015 |
Presented |
– |
International
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2017-2018 |
Life style pattern and Prevalence of Obesity among school going children in Chennai city (10-17 years) |
Published |
International Journal of Health Science and Research, Volume 7, Issue 11, Nov 2017, ISSN:2249- 9571 |
International |
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2018-2019 |
A paper published on Life style pattern between Shia and Sunni muslim obese women, July 2018 |
Published
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Journal of Research studies in Home Science; Volume 3; Issue 2; July2018.
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Regional |
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2018-2019 |
A Paper presented on Nutritional status of leather factory workers” in 2ndInternational NIN Centenary conference on aligning food systems for healthy diets and improved nutrition from 11th to 13th November 2018 |
Presented |
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International |
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Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Sivakumar
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2014-2015 |
A Paper presented in ICMR sponsored National Seminar on “Herbal Medicine for Human Health” on 30th and 31stJanuary 2015 at Prof.Dhanapalan College of Arts and Science, Chennai. |
Presented |
– |
National |
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2014-2015 |
A paper presented in the International Seminar on Smart Diets for Cardiac Health, organized by Holycross College, Thoothukudi on 6th |
Presented |
– |
International |
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February 2015. |
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Year |
Topic |
Presented/ Published |
Details of Publications |
Level: International/ National/ State/ Regional |
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2015-2016 |
Poster Presentation in 47th National Annual conference of NSI at Hyderabad on 9th& 10th October2015 |
Presented |
– |
National |
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2015-2016 |
Poster Presentation in Nationalconference on “Recent trends in adolescent nutrition and reproductive health care” at Coimbatore on 4thand 5th Feb 2016 |
Presented |
– |
National |
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2017-2018 |
Poster Presentation on thetopic“Nutrition Communication in India – A Scenario” in the International |
Presented |
– |
International |
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Ms. K.Sangeetha |
conference on Advances inNutrition and Health Communication at Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore on 3rd August 2017 |
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2017-2018 |
Poster Presentation on “Bacteriological Study of Flavoured Milk sold inTiruchirapalli” in the NationalConference on “Food and Nutrition Challenges, Role of Food Science and Technology” at CSIR- IICT, Hyderabadon 7thDecember 2017. |
Presented |
– |
National |
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2018-2019 |
Poster Presentation on Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effect of pistachio in adult men (45- 60 years) in the 8th International Food Convention, IFCON 2018, December 12-15, 2018, at CSIR-CFTRI, MYSURU. |
Presented |
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International |
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Ms. T. Renny Jaspher Mary
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2014-2015 |
A Paper presented in ICMR sponsored National Seminar on “Herbal Medicine for Human Health” on 30th and 31stJanuary 2015 at Prof.Dhanapalan College of Arts and Science, Chennai. |
Presented |
– |
National |
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2014-2015 |
A paper presented in the International Seminar on Smart Diets for Cardiac Health, organized by Holycross College, Thoothukudi on 6th |
Presented |
– |
International |
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February 2015. |
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2014-2015 |
Poster Presentation in |
Presented |
– |
International |
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International conference on Recent discoveries of the diabetes markers and challenges ahead, ICDB 2015 |
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on 2nd and 3rd March 2015 |
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2016-2017 |
A Paper on “Diet as an Intervention Strategy for Women Health & Wellness” in an International conference on Gender Dynamics: Evolving Synergies, on 29thand 30th June, 2016. |
Presented
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International |
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2018-2019 |
A paper published on Life style pattern between Shia and Sunni Muslim obese women, July 2018 |
Published |
Journal of Research studies in Home Science; Volume 3; Issue2; July2018. |
Regional |
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Dr. M. Menaka |
2014-2015 |
A paper presented in the International Seminar on Smart Diets for Cardiac Health, organized by Holycross College, Thoothukudi on 6th February 2015. |
Presented |
– |
International |
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2014-2015 |
A Concept Paper Presentation in National Level Research Scholars Workshop on “E– Resources &Data Analysis” at Loyola College, Chennai from 9thto 14th February,2015 and won third place and a cash award of Rs.3,000/- |
Presented |
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National |
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2014-2015 |
A Paper Presentation in the UGC sponsored International conference on “Advances in Homescience Studies”organized by the Department of Home science, Sri Padmavathi Mahilavisva Vidyalam, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradeshon 20th and 21stFebruary 2015 |
Presented |
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International |
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2015-2016 |
Poster Presentation in an International conference on “Diet and Healthy Lifestyle in the prevention and control of Non-Communicable diseases” on 26th& 27th June 2015 |
Presented |
– |
International |
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2016-2017 |
Poster Presentation in National conference on new trends in biomedical and pharmaceuticals application of marine natural products on “Utilization of nutrient rich |
Presented |
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National |
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edible seaweeds for the development of value-added Indian food products, SatyabhamaUniversity on 10th&11thAugust 2016. |
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2016-2017 |
A Paper published on Free radical scavenging activity of Lyophilised Syzygium cumini(L) Skeels fruit pulp |
Published |
Research J.Pharm and Tech, 10(4): April 2017, 10(4): 986- 990. |
National |
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2016-2017 |
A Paper published on Nutrient content and antioxidant profile of raw and lyophilized jamun (Syzygium cumini) fruit pulp |
Published |
International Journal of Chemtech research, February 2017, 10(2):968-974 |
International |
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2018-2019 |
Poster Presentation on “Instant refreshing drink with traditional rice –Karunghuruvi”, at International conference on recent advances in food processing technology, IIFPT, Thanjavur on 17th-19th August 2018 |
Presented |
– |
International |
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2018-2019 |
Poster Presentation on “Traditional rice varieties for food and micronutrient security” at Second International NIN centenary conference on “Aligning foodsystem for healthy diet and improved nutrition”, ICMR_NIN, Hyderabad, Telengana on 11th and 13th November 2018 |
Presented |
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International |
Authors of Book/ Chapters/ E-content
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Faculty Name |
Year |
Details of Book |
Book / Chapter |
Details of Publications |
Level: International/ National/ State/ Regional |
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Dr. S. Varalakshmi Rajam |
2017- 2018 |
XI standard Textbook for Home science |
One Chapter |
April 2018, SCERT, Tamil Nadu |
State |
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2018- 2019 |
XII standard Textbook for Home science |
One Chapter |
April 2019, SCERT, Tamil Nadu |
State |
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Ms. Rajkala .A |
2014- 2015 |
e-PG-Pathshala, UGC sponsored e- learning, A Ministry of Human Resource |
Module H04FO34 – 40 |
https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/ Home Science
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National |
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Development Project, Govt of India |
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Ms. T. Renny Jaspher Mary |
2018- 2019 |
XII standard Textbook for Nutrition and Dietetics |
Two Chapters |
April 2019, SCERT, Tamil Nadu |
State |
ABOUT US
Profile of the Department
The vision of the department is to extend the horizons of nutrition embellished with humanitarian and holistic development of the students.
The mission of the department is to identify, analyse and formulate novel ideas to yield substantial progress in the field of nutrition and research.
Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and Post Graduate & Research Department of Food and Nutrition offer three programmes
- Undergraduate: B. Sc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
- Postgraduate: M. Sc Food and Nutrition
- M. Phil: M. Phil Food and Nutrition
The Undergraduate Programme “Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics” introduced in 2005 aims at developing the innate talent of the students to meet the demands of the changing scenario in health care. The Master’s programme “Food and Nutrition” introduced in 2003, aims at developing research skills and abilities in nutritional issues of contemporary interest. The Department was upgraded into a research department in the year 2009 with the introduction of M. Phil programme in Food and Nutrition.
Facilities in the department:
LCD Projector classrooms – 3
Physiology and Microbiology Laboratory
Food Science Laboratory
Analytical Techniques Laboratory
Biochemistry Laboratory
Bakery Unit
- Department Email ID:[email protected]
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