Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University

Food Science and Nutrition includes the components of foods, their chemistry and technologies involved in processing and preservation, food safety and human nutrition for overall health and well being of the community. The department of Food Science of the community. The department of Food Science and Nutrition has taken up the challenge of ensuring “HEALTH FOR ALL” since its inception and has built its programmes oriented towards excellence and community development to mould the future teachers, nutritionists, administrators, research workers and home makers into nutrition and health conscious citizens. Produce able teachers, administrators and entrepreneurs Conscientise the community on food, nutrition and health. Develop entrepreneurial skills for self employment Function as centre for advanced research Offer expertise to functionaries at all levels Develop and disseminate nutrition education materials Evolve technologies for improving the food , nutrition and health scenario of the community.