Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Sessions — part 1सत्र — भाग 1Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Food and NutrientsThe Balanced Plate
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Sessions — part 2सत्र — भाग 2Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Eating Well on a Small BudgetFood for Every Age
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Sessions — part 3सत्र — भाग 3Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Common DeficienciesHealthy Habits and Labels
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Practical testप्रायोगिक परीक्षाShow what you learnt in a short practical / oral test.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 6 chapters · 25 topics
01Food and Nutrients
4 topics+
- Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
- Vitamins and minerals
- Fibre and water
- What each nutrient does
02The Balanced Plate
5 topics+
- Cereals and millets
- Dals, pulses, milk, eggs
- Vegetables and fruits
- Healthy fats in small amounts
- ICMR-NIN 'My Plate' idea
03Eating Well on a Small Budget
4 topics+
- Seasonal vegetables and fruits
- Sprouts, dal and local millets
- Cheap protein sources
- Avoiding waste
04Food for Every Age
4 topics+
- Breastfeeding and baby food
- School children and teenagers
- Pregnant and feeding mothers
- Elders
05Common Deficiencies
4 topics+
- Iron and anaemia
- Vitamin A and night blindness
- Iodine and iodised salt
- Calcium and vitamin D
06Healthy Habits and Labels
4 topics+
- Salt, sugar and oil limits
- Junk food and sweet drinks
- Reading a food label
- BMI and healthy weight
About this course
You will be able to
- Name the food groups and what each does for the body
- Plan a balanced Indian plate on a small budget
- Choose good food for children, pregnant women and elders
- Prevent anaemia and other common deficiencies
- Reduce salt, sugar, oil and junk food
- Read a food label and calculate BMI
Who it is for
- Homemakers and family cooks
- Parents, students and working adults
- Anyone who wants to eat better without spending more
What you need
- No previous knowledge needed. Awareness course; special diets for disease need a doctor or dietitian.
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Will I need expensive foods?
No. The course uses everyday Indian foods - dal, roti, rice, millets, sabzi, curd, eggs and seasonal fruit.
Can this course plan a diabetic diet?
It gives general healthy-eating awareness. Diet for diabetes or any disease must be planned with a doctor or dietitian.
Is there a practical?
Yes. You plan a one-day balanced menu for a family within a budget.
