Principles of Food Science and Nutrition (B.Sc Agriculture)

Food constituents, nutrition, food processing, preservation and food safety.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters26Topics

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01Unit 1: Food Science and Food Constituents 4 topics

Concept of food science
Water in food and water activity
Food groups
Pigments, flavours and enzymes in foods

02Unit 2: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals 5 topics

Carbohydrates: types and functions
Proteins and essential amino acids
Fats and fatty acids
Vitamins: sources and deficiency diseases
Minerals: calcium, iron, iodine, zinc

03Unit 3: Food Microbiology and Spoilage 4 topics

Microorganisms in food
Beneficial microbes: fermentation
Food spoilage and its causes
Food-borne diseases and food poisoning

04Unit 4: Principles of Food Processing and Preservation 4 topics

Heat: pasteurisation, sterilisation, canning
Cold: refrigeration and freezing
Drying and concentration
Chemical preservatives and irradiation

05Unit 5: Human Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders 5 topics

Balanced diet and RDA
Energy requirement and BMI
Protein-energy malnutrition
Micronutrient deficiency disorders
Nutrition programmes in India

06Unit 6: Food Safety, Quality and Food Laws 4 topics

Food adulteration and simple tests
FSSAI and the FSS Act 2006
HACCP and GMP
Food labelling

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You will be able to

Explain the constituents of food: water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, pigments and enzymes
Calculate the energy value of foods and BMI
Explain food microbiology, spoilage and food-borne diseases
Explain principles of food processing and preservation by heat, cold, drying, chemicals and irradiation
Explain balanced diet, RDA and nutritional deficiency disorders
Explain food safety, adulteration, HACCP and FSSAI regulations

Who it is for

B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 6 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
Students of agriculture colleges affiliated to UP state universities and agricultural universities
Students interested in food processing, nutrition and food safety careers

What you need

Class 12 biology or chemistry basics

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

The course follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture syllabus used by UP agricultural universities (CSAUAT Kanpur, ANDUAT Ayodhya, SVPUAT Meerut, BUAT Banda) and agriculture colleges of UP state universities. Where your own university syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.

Are energy calculations asked?

Yes. Energy value of foods and BMI calculations are practised.

Are adulteration tests explained?

Yes. Simple home tests for common adulterants are discussed.

Do you give tests?

Yes. Unit tests with MCQs are given.