Dietetics and Nutritional Science (DNS) is a core element of health and medical science. The DNS program aims to interpret scientific research and knowledge about food and its impact on human health. This 4-year program is designed to keep in view the importance of dietetics and the nutritional aspect of our society. The dietary habits of Asian people are quite different from the rest of the world and there is a need to communicate and manage the multiple complex disorders according to the needs of our individual body requirements. The need of the hour is to realize the importance of nutrition and dietetics in sustaining a healthy lifestyle by preventing many chronic diseases from spreading in vast-majority of general masses. Due to the increased burden of metabolic diseases, malnutrition, and food insecurity in Pakistan, there is a great need for diet specialists to reduce diet related disorders. This professional course will provide a deep understanding of the latest techniques and advancements to the graduates in Dietetics and Nutritional Science worldwide and help bridge the gap of experts in this field.
Vision
Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences aspire for academic excellence and
quality research by focusing on the application of nutrition knowledge to prevent
diseases and promote the health of the national and international community.
Mission
? Providing quality education with special emphasis on imparting nutritional
knowledge to students with research mentorship, intellectual development,
and character-building
? Delivering innovative, research-based interventions and service programs to
address nutritional problems, alter community meal patterns and food choices
? Providing services to professional, governmental, and local community
organizations
