Certificate Programme in Food And Nutrition (CFN)

Programme

Code

Eligibility

Minimum Age

 Duration (Yrs)

Annual Programme Fee@

Medium

Min

Max

Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition

CFN

No formal Education

Minimum 18 years 6 months 2 years Rs 1,000 -/- Tamil & English
Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition (CFN) Offered in Tamil Medium also

The Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition is basically a Post-Literacy level awareness programme meant for people with basic reading and writing skills. The Programme aims to acquaint the learner with the role of food in ensuring healthy living for the individual, family and community. It includes features like food selection and preparation, nutrition from infancy to old age, economics of food, kitchen gardening, food adulteration, consumer rights, safety and education, etc. The programme lays primary emphasis on Nutrition with relevance to present day scenario, cost effectiveness, environment friendly approach that reaches almost the entire nation, hence making the learners responsible and informed citizens of tomorrow. This 16 credits Programme consists of three courses.

 

Course Code Course Title No of Credits

CFN-1

CFN-2

CFN-3

You and Your food

Your Food and its Utilization

Economics of Food

6

6

4

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