Certification in
Nutrition, Dietetics
& Public Health
India's most accessible online nutrition certification — 6 core modules, 200+ hours of live instruction, FSSAI-aligned curriculum, a hands-on diet planning project & a career-ready programme designed for 2025 and beyond.
Why NNWA is the smartest choice for your nutrition career
India's preventive healthcare sector is worth ₹3.7 lakh crore — and graduates of our nutrition and dietetics certification are leading it.
Nationally Recognised Certification
Graduate with a credential aligned to FSSAI guidelines and National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) recommendations — the qualification wellness centres, schools, NGOs and corporates across India actively seek.
Hands-On Diet Planning Project
You design real diet charts for real population groups — from children and working adults to elderly and pregnant women. Build a professional portfolio before you even graduate.
AI-Powered Future-Ready Training
Learn AI meal planning tools, digital nutrition tracking apps and online counselling platforms used by leading dietitians globally. Graduate ahead of the curve.
Build Your Independent Nutrition Practice
NNWA equips you to consult independently — launch your online nutrition clinic, build your Instagram brand, run wellness workshops. True financial independence through nutrition.
Everything changes in 9 months
A complete system designed for transformation — of your knowledge, your clients' health, and your career.
Hands-On Diet Planning Project
Design real diet charts for diverse population groups under expert mentorship. Build confidence and a professional nutrition portfolio from day one.
AI-Powered Meal Planning
Learn cutting-edge tools, apps and platforms used by top dietitians globally. Build personalised, science-backed meal plans in minutes.
Community & Public Health Nutrition
Design nutrition programmes for schools, NGOs and community health initiatives. Build a portfolio that government bodies and public health organisations want to see.
24x7 Guidance & Diet Plan Support
Get round-the-clock mentorship, meal plan creation support and nutrition business coaching. We don't just teach — we build you into a confident nutrition professional.
What kind of nutrition professional will you become?
Answer 3 quick questions and find out which track fits your calling.
Your Match: Wellness Nutrition Consultant
Based on your answers, NNWA's wellness nutrition track is your ideal path.
6 core modules · 200+ hours
Comprehensive foundational syllabus aligned with FSSAI guidelines & NIN dietary recommendations.
- What is Nutrition? Definitions, concepts and importance
- Overview of nutrients — macronutrients and micronutrients
- The digestive system — organs, processes and nutrient absorption
- Energy metabolism — how the body uses food for fuel
- The nutrition transition in India — traditional vs modern diets
- Introduction to the FSSAI dietary guidelines for Indians
- Carbohydrates — types, sources, functions and daily requirements
- Simple vs complex carbohydrates; glycaemic index explained
- Dietary fibre — types, health benefits and Indian food sources
- Proteins — amino acids, biological value, complete vs incomplete proteins
- Protein requirements across the lifespan; vegetarian protein sources
- Dietary fats — saturated, unsaturated and trans fats
- Essential fatty acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) and their roles
- Reading food labels for macronutrient content
- Fat-soluble vitamins — A, D, E and K: sources, functions, deficiency signs
- Water-soluble vitamins — B-complex group and Vitamin C
- Iron, calcium and zinc — India's three most common deficiencies
- Iodine, folate and Vitamin B12 — critical for Indian diets
- Antioxidants and phytonutrients — what they do and where to find them
- Water and electrolytes — hydration science and daily needs
- The concept of a balanced diet — NIN's My Plate for the Day
- Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Indians — ICMR 2020
- Food groups — classification, servings and Indian food equivalents
- Planning balanced daily menus for different age groups
- Regional Indian diets — North, South, East, West nutritional profiles
- Traditional Indian cooking methods and nutrient preservation
- Vegetarian and vegan diet planning — meeting all nutritional needs
- Meal planning for working professionals, students and homemakers
- Maternal nutrition — dietary needs during pregnancy and lactation
- Infant and toddler nutrition — breastfeeding, weaning and complementary feeding
- Children and adolescent nutrition — growth, school meals and healthy habits
- Adult nutrition — maintaining health, managing weight and preventing lifestyle disease
- Senior nutrition — age-related changes, common deficiencies and meal adaptations
- Sports and active lifestyle nutrition — fuelling exercise and recovery
- Introduction to public health nutrition — malnutrition, obesity and India's dual burden
- National nutrition programmes — ICDS, PM POSHAN, Anaemia Mukt Bharat
- Food safety fundamentals — hygiene, storage, adulteration and FSSAI regulations
- Reading and understanding nutrition labels and health claims
- Basics of diet counselling — communication skills, motivational interviewing
- Building a personalised nutrition assessment and counselling session
- AI-Powered Meal Planning Lab — practical tool session
- Final Diet Planning Project — design and present a complete diet plan
Learn from master nutrition professionals
Every instructor is an active practitioner and certified nutrition expert — not just a theorist.
Dr. Rekha Nair, MSc, PhD (Nutrition)
Former faculty at the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad. Specialises in community nutrition, Indian dietary patterns and public health nutrition policy. Author of 'Eating Well the Indian Way'. Trained 2,000+ nutrition professionals.
Ananya Sharma, RD, MSc Dietetics
Registered Dietitian with 12 years of practice across leading hospital nutrition outpatient departments in Delhi and Mumbai. Expert in practical Indian diet planning, lifecycle nutrition and client counselling skills.
Prof. Priya Menon, MSc, MBA
Former FSSAI consultant and nutrition entrepreneur. Runs a successful online nutrition coaching brand with 15,000+ clients. Expert in food labelling, nutrition regulations and building a profitable independent nutrition practice.
Become independent & unstoppable
NNWA graduates build thriving independent nutrition practices, successful consulting businesses and impactful community health careers across India.
Nutrition Counsellor
₹3–8 LPA
Corporate Wellness Nutritionist
₹4–12 LPA
School & Community Nutritionist
NGO & Govt. Roles
Sports Nutrition Advisor
₹5–15 LPA
Online Nutrition Coach
Build your global brand
Nutrition Entrepreneur
Launch your own practice
NNWA Live Scholarship Test
Take our free online test and earn up to 50% fee waiver. Open to all applicants.
NNWA National Nutrition Scholarship Exam 2025
A free 30-minute online test covering basic nutrition concepts, general health awareness and logical reasoning. No prior nutrition background needed — just a passion for health and wellbeing. Scholarships awarded based on merit.
Multiple choice test, taken from home
Fee waiver for top scorers
Instant score report shared
No minimum qualification required
Know your body. Elevate your nutrition.
Use these free tools to understand your body better — and see why personalised nutrition makes all the difference.
800+ lives transformed
Real students. Real transformations. Real independence.
“Within 3 months of graduating I launched my own online nutrition practice. The diet planning project gave me the confidence to take on real clients immediately.”
“I left my marketing job and followed my passion for health. Now I consult for two corporate wellness companies earning more than I ever did in marketing.”
“The 24x7 support and meal plan help was incredible. My mentor guided me through designing my first community nutrition programme for a local school.”
“As a homemaker from Kolkata with zero nutrition background, I completed the course and now run online diet consultation sessions earning ₹60,000 a month from home!”
“From Siliguri I was worried about getting quality nutrition training but NNWA exceeded every expectation. I now run a thriving nutrition clinic right here in North Bengal!”
“The free Nutrition Business course was a complete game-changer. I signed my first 15 online clients within 5 weeks of graduating purely through Instagram.”
“Within 3 months of graduating I launched my own online nutrition practice. The diet planning project gave me the confidence to take on real clients immediately.”
“I left my marketing job and followed my passion for health. Now I consult for two corporate wellness companies earning more than I ever did in marketing.”
“The 24x7 support and meal plan help was incredible. My mentor guided me through designing my first community nutrition programme for a local school.”
“As a homemaker from Kolkata with zero nutrition background, I completed the course and now run online diet consultation sessions earning ₹60,000 a month from home!”
“From Siliguri I was worried about getting quality nutrition training but NNWA exceeded every expectation. I now run a thriving nutrition clinic right here in North Bengal!”
“The free Nutrition Business course was a complete game-changer. I signed my first 15 online clients within 5 weeks of graduating purely through Instagram.”
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.
One fee covers everything — 200+ hours, 6 modules, certification, diet planning project & full support to build your independent nutrition career.
FREE BONUS: Nutrition Business & Personal Branding Course (ISO Certified)
Learn Instagram, YouTube & WhatsApp to grow your nutrition practice online. Worth ₹22,000 — yours free with September batch enrollment.
- 200+ hours of live online classes across 30 modules
- NNWA certification + FSSAI-aligned credential included
- Hands-on diet planning project with mentor feedback
- Study materials & digital nutrition tools worth ₹8,000
- 🌟 Free Nutrition Business & Branding Course — ISO Certified (₹22,000 value)
- 24x7 guidance & meal plan design support
- Nutrition practice launch & independent consulting bootcamp
- Lifetime alumni community access
- 1-year post-graduation mentorship
Start learning without any financial stress
Simple 9-month EMI. Zero paperwork. No bank visits. Approved in minutes.
Zero Paperwork
No salary slips, no credit checks. Just your phone and a bank card.
Instant Approval
EMI confirmed in under 2 minutes across all major banks and UPI apps.
All Major Banks
HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis, Kotak, Yes Bank and all UPI-based plans.
0% Interest
Pay ₹3,333/month + GST for 9 months. No hidden interest charges.
Claim your seat in the September 2025 Batch
Fill in your details — our counsellor will call you within 2 hours (Mon–Sat, 9am–8pm). Coupon NNWA20 auto-applied if form is filled in time. Free Nutrition Business Course (ISO Certified, worth ₹22,000) unlocked on enrollment.
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Best online nutrition certification — in your city
Discover why nutrition students and health enthusiasts from every corner of India choose NNWA.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about NNWA's Certification in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health.
What is the Certification in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health at NNWA?
The Certification in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health by the National Nutrition & Wellness Academy (NNWA) is India's most accessible and comprehensive online nutrition certification for beginners and career changers. Spanning 9 months, 30 modules and 200+ hours of live instruction, this FSSAI-aligned programme equips students with foundational nutrition science, practical diet planning skills, public health knowledge and business acumen to build a successful and independent career as a nutrition consultant, diet counsellor or community nutrition professional.
Unlike advanced clinical programmes, this certification is designed for people with no prior science background. The curriculum starts from the very basics — what nutrients are and how the body uses food — and builds systematically through macronutrients, micronutrients, balanced meal planning, lifecycle nutrition and public health, ending with a hands-on diet planning project and practical counselling skills.
Who should enroll in this online nutrition certification?
This certification is ideal for: complete beginners with a passion for food and health; graduates of any stream wanting a health career; homemakers seeking financial independence through nutrition consulting; fitness trainers wanting evidence-based nutrition knowledge; teachers, social workers and ASHA workers wanting to serve their communities better; and working professionals making a wellness career change.
Nutrition certification fees in India 2025
At ₹26,999 + GST (with the September 2025 batch discount), NNWA's nutrition certification offers the best return on investment of any nutrition course in India. Independent online nutrition coaches earn ₹30,000–1,20,000/month once established — meaning the course investment pays for itself within just 1–2 months of practice, with an EMI of just ₹3,333 + GST per month making it accessible to everyone across India.
