| Course Name | Understanding Science of Food and Nutrition |
| Course Code | 15HUM244 |
| Program | B. Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, B. Tech. in Civil Engineering, B. Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering, B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, B. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering |
| Year Taught | 2019 |
Food and Food Groups
Introduction to foods, food groups, locally available foods, Nutrients, Cooking methods, Synergy between foods, Science behind foods, Food allergies, food poisoning, food safety standards.
Cookery Practicals – Balanced Diet
Nutrients and Nutrition
Nutrition through life cycle, RDA, Nutrition in disease, Adulteration of foods & Food additives, Packaging and labeling of foods.
Practicals – Traditional Foods
Introduction to Food Biotechnology
Future foods – Organic foods and genetically modified foods, Fortification of foodsvalue addition of foods, functional foods, Nutraceuticals, supplementary foods, Processing and preservation of foods, applications of food technology in daily life, and your prospects associated with food industry – Nanoparticles, biosensors, advanced research.
Practicals – Value added foods
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