Master Diploma in Food Therapy (M.D.F.T.)
- Course Code :- M.D.F.T.
Duration: 4 Months (Correspondence) , 2 Months (Regular)
Eligibility: Secondary or equal or Practical experience in Food therapy.
Course Details
Course Details
The Master Diploma in Food Therapy (M.D.F.T.) is an advanced holistic nutrition program focused on using food as medicine for disease prevention, recovery, and overall wellness. The course emphasizes therapeutic diets, natural foods, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and lifestyle-based food planning to support physical and mental health.
This program builds strong expertise in food-based healing, diet therapy, nutritional management of diseases, detox diets, immunity boosting foods, and personalized food plans, preparing learners for professional roles in food therapy clinics, wellness centers, naturopathy hospitals, diet counseling, and holistic health practice.
- 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 Food Therapy (M.D.F.T.) syllabus, students must appear for a structured evaluation to assess their knowledge of food-based healing, diet therapy principles, nutrition science, and therapeutic meal planning for disease management.
Exam Format: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
Passing Criteria: Minimum 40% or C Grade
Students who successfully pass the examination are awarded the Master Diploma in Food Therapy, certifying their competence in therapeutic nutrition, natural food remedies, diet-based disease management, and holistic wellness practices.
This evaluation ensures learners are professionally prepared to apply food therapy, nutritional healing, and diet management techniques in wellness centers, hospitals, clinics, and holistic health practices.
Students who successfully complete the Master Diploma in Food Therapy (M.D.F.T.) may opt for a professional internship at recognized nutrition clinics, naturopathy hospitals, wellness centers, diet counseling units, food therapy clinics, holistic healing centers, or lifestyle management institutes.
This internship includes:
- Practical training in food therapy principles, diet planning, therapeutic nutrition, and natural healing through food
- Real client exposure for managing diabetes, obesity, digestive disorders, immunity issues, lifestyle diseases, and chronic conditions
- Hands-on experience in diet assessment, personalized food therapy plans, and nutrition counseling
- Supervised sessions under nutritionists, food therapists, naturopathy doctors, and wellness experts
- Understanding of therapeutic diets, food combinations, detox plans, and disease-specific nutrition
- Experience in professional setups including client interaction, documentation, follow-ups, and progress evaluation
During the internship, students strengthen their practical skills in food-based healing, preventive nutrition, and holistic diet therapy, preparing them for careers as Food Therapists, Nutrition Consultants, Wellness Coaches, or independent practitioners.
After completing the Master Diploma in Food Therapy (M.D.F.T.), students gain advanced knowledge and strong professional advantages in food-based healing and therapeutic nutrition:
- Provides in-depth expertise in Food Therapy, therapeutic diets, and nutrition science, emphasizing food as medicine for natural healing and disease prevention.
- Offers comprehensive learning of macronutrients, micronutrients, metabolism, food combinations, and therapeutic meal planning based on holistic health principles.
- Teaches drug-free, natural food therapy approaches, focusing on diet correction, detoxification, and long-term wellness management.
- Students learn to manage diabetes, obesity, digestive disorders, heart conditions, thyroid imbalance, kidney issues, allergies, and lifestyle diseases through customized food therapy plans.
- Builds confidence to work as a Food Therapist, Nutrition Consultant, Diet Counselor, or Wellness Coach with practical client-handling skills.
- Creates career opportunities in hospitals, naturopathy centers, wellness clinics, diet therapy centers, rehabilitation units, fitness institutes, and holistic healing setups.
- Enables learners to guide families, clients, and communities toward healthier eating habits using therapeutic food principles.
- Training follows globally accepted nutrition and food therapy standards, aligned with holistic health and wellness guidelines.
- Enhances practical skills in diet assessment, food planning, lifestyle correction, and therapeutic counseling.
- Prepares students for independent practice, advanced specialization, or professional roles in food therapy, nutrition, and holistic wellness programs.
The Master Diploma in Food Therapy (M.D.F.T.) includes a structured and comprehensive syllabus:
Introduction to Human Body
Understanding the basic structure and functions of the human body, helping learners connect nutrition with overall health, metabolism, and body systems.
Introduction to Food, Nutrition and Nutrients
Covers the concept of food as medicine, importance of nutrition, and the role of nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease.
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Detailed knowledge of energy-giving nutrients, their sources, functions, daily requirements, and role in growth, repair, and metabolism.
Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals and Water
Explains the importance of vitamins, minerals, and hydration in immunity, enzyme function, and overall body balance.
Nutrition in Life Cycle
Focuses on nutritional needs at different life stages, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy, and old age.
Nutritional Management for Overweight and Underweight
Practical guidance on weight management through diet therapy, balanced nutrition, and lifestyle correction.
Nutritional Management for Malnourished or Undernourished
Teaches therapeutic diet planning to improve nutrition status, strength, and immunity in malnutrition cases.
Nutritional Management for Mental Health & Well-being
Highlights the role of food therapy in stress, anxiety, depression, and brain health through nutrient-based support.
Nutritional Management for Food Allergies
Covers identification, avoidance, and dietary planning for common food allergies and intolerances.
Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG)
Introduces balanced diet principles and national dietary guidelines for healthy living and disease prevention.
Food Additives
Basic understanding of food additives, preservatives, and their effects on health and nutrition.
Nutrition in Various Diseases (Diet Therapy)
Applies food therapy for diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, digestive disorders, obesity, and lifestyle-related conditions.
- 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.