Master Diploma in Diet & Nutrition (M.D.D.N.)
- Course Code :- M.D.D.N.
Duration: 4 Months (Correspondence) , 2 Months (Regular)
Eligibility: Senior Secondary/equal/Practical experience in Diet & Nutrition therapy.
Course Details
Course Details
The Master Diploma in Diet & Nutrition (M.D.D.N.) focuses on understanding how food, nutrition, and balanced diet play a vital role in maintaining overall health and preventing diseases. This course explains how macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and hydration support body functions, energy levels, and immunity.
Students learn how proper diet planning, meal timing, portion control, and nutritional counseling help manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, obesity, thyroid imbalance, kidney problems, digestive issues, and heart conditions. The program emphasizes natural, food-based healing without dependency on medicines.
This course also develops practical skills in therapeutic diet planning, disease-specific nutrition, weight management, and preventive healthcare, enabling learners to guide individuals and families toward healthier eating habits and long-term wellness through scientifically guided nutrition practices.
- Correspondence / Distance Learning: You receive a study kit (books, charts, notes, instruments) via postal mail or online.
- Online Mode: Lessons are conducted via software/Zoom with digital materials and remote support.
- Workshop / Centre / Sunday Sessions: Live in-person sessions or online weekend sessions are offered for hands-on practice.
After completing the full Master Diploma in Diet & Nutrition (M.D.D.N.) syllabus, students are required to appear for a structured examination designed to evaluate their advanced knowledge of nutrition science, diet planning, clinical nutrition, and therapeutic dietary management.
Exam Format: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
Passing Criteria: Minimum 40% or C Grade
Students who successfully clear the examination are awarded the Master Diploma Certificate in Diet & Nutrition (M.D.D.N.), confirming their professional competence as Nutritionists / Diet Counselors.
This evaluation ensures that learners develop strong understanding, practical confidence, and professional ability to apply nutritional therapy, diet-based disease management, and holistic health principles effectively in wellness centers, hospitals, clinics, and independent practice.
Students who successfully complete the Master Diploma in Diet & Nutrition (M.D.D.N.) may choose to undergo a professional internship at a recognized nutrition clinic, diet counseling centre, naturopathy hospital, wellness centre, fitness institute, hospital nutrition department, or holistic healthcare setup. This internship helps students apply advanced nutrition science and therapeutic diet planning in real-life practice.
This internship provides:
- Hands-on practical training in therapeutic diet planning, clinical nutrition & lifestyle management
- Real client interaction for weight management, diabetes, obesity, PCOS, cardiac health & digestive disorders
- Live case-study exposure to understand nutritional assessment, diet analysis & meal planning
- Supervised counseling sessions guided by expert dietitians & nutrition professionals
- Practical mastery of personalized diet charts, disease-based nutrition protocols & food therapy
- Experience in professional setup management, client consultation, progress tracking & nutrition documentation
Through this internship, students strengthen their clinical nutrition skills, gain confidence in diet counseling, and learn to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based nutrition solutions, preparing them for careers as Professional Dietitians, Nutrition Consultants, or Wellness Coaches.
After completing the Master Diploma in Diet & Nutrition (M.D.D.N.), students gain valuable professional skills and career opportunities in the field of nutrition and wellness:
- Provides in-depth expertise in clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and nutritional science, enabling effective dietary planning for health and disease management.
- Offers complete learning of macro nutrients, micro nutrients, metabolism, lifestyle nutrition, and diet therapy based on modern and holistic health principles.
- Teaches drug-free, natural nutrition-based healing approaches, focusing on food as medicine for long-term wellness and disease prevention.
- Students learn to manage diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, heart diseases, digestive problems, kidney issues, and lifestyle-related disorders through customized diet plans.
- Builds confidence to work as a Professional Nutritionist, Diet Consultant, or Nutritional Therapist with practical counseling skills.
- Opportunity to work in hospitals, naturopathy centers, wellness clinics, fitness centers, rehabilitation units, corporate wellness programs, and diet clinics.
- Enables learners to guide family, clients, and communities toward healthier eating habits and balanced nutrition.
- Training follows globally accepted nutrition standards and supports practices aligned with health and wellness guidelines.
- Enhances skills in diet planning, nutritional assessment, client counseling, and lifestyle modification strategies.
- Prepares students for advanced roles, independent practice, or further specialization in clinical nutrition, therapeutic dietetics, and holistic health programs.
The Master Diploma in Diet & Nutrition (M.D.D.N.) includes a structured and comprehensive syllabus:
Introduction to Human Body
Provides basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology, helping learners relate nutrition with body functions, metabolism, and overall health.
Food, Nutrition & Nutrients
Explains the fundamentals of food science, nutrition concepts, and essential nutrients, focusing on balanced diet and healthy eating habits.
Macronutrients
Covers carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, their sources, functions, daily requirements, and role in energy production and body maintenance.
Micronutrients
Focuses on vitamins, minerals, and water, highlighting deficiency symptoms, dietary sources, and importance in immunity and wellbeing.
Nutrition in Life Cycle
Discusses nutritional needs at different life stages, including infancy, childhood, adulthood, pregnancy, and old age.
Nutritional Products & Practical Use
Introduces nutritional supplements and products, their types, uses, and real-life dietary applications.
Weight Management Nutrition
Covers diet planning for overweight and underweight conditions, emphasizing healthy weight control through balanced nutrition.
Nutrition for Malnutrition
Explains dietary management for malnourished and undernourished individuals, focusing on recovery and nourishment.
Nutrition & Mental Wellbeing
Highlights the role of diet in mental health, stress management, mood balance, and overall emotional wellbeing.
Food Allergy Management
Provides guidance on nutrition planning for food allergies and intolerances, ensuring safe and adequate nutrient intake.
Food Based Dietary Guidelines
Introduces FBDG principles for healthy meal planning and long-term disease prevention.
Food Additives
Explains types of food additives, their purpose, safety aspects, and effects on health.
Diet Therapy for Diseases
Covers nutritional management of various diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and lifestyle disorders through therapeutic diet planning.
- This course is available in both English and Hindi medium.
- It can be completed regularly (in-person) or through correspondence (distance learning) mode.
- Students must attach one photograph, ID proof, educational certificate, and experience certificate along with the application form.
- Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an official certificate from the institute.
- Payment can be made via cash or Upi.
- Boarding and lodging facilities are available but at your own expense.
- For correspondence students who wish to take practical training, 3-day practical classes are available at the institute or authorized centers for an extra fee of ₹4,500 (India) or $100 (foreign students). (This option does not include a study kit or certificate).
- Course materials such as instruments, literature, charts, and books are included in the course package for enrolled students.