The Certificate Program on Nutrition and Ayurveda Dietetics (CNAD) provides a concise yet comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic nutrition integrated with modern dietary science. In the current era of rapid lifestyle changes, increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and widespread consumption of processed and junk foods, this course holds great importance and relevance for Ayurveda doctors. It strengthens the physician’s core competency in Aharachikitsa by reinforcing classical Ayurvedic principles of nutrition while integrating contemporary concepts of food safety, clinical nutrition, and nutraceuticals. The program equips Ayurveda doctors to address modern challenges such as digestive and lifestyle disorders, metabolic conditions, oncology supportive care, maternal and child nutrition, and sports nutrition By bridging traditional wisdom with modern nutritional perspectives, the course enables practitioners to provide personalized, preventive, and therapeutic dietary guidance, making Ayurvedic practice more effective, relevant, and aligned with the health needs of today’s society.

After Completing the Course, the Candidate will Learn

• Foundational Ayurvedic Dietetics: Principles of Ahara for health promotion and disease prevention.
• Clinical Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets: Dietary management for selected diseases and nutritional disorders.
• Integrative Food Science: Food–cines, safety standards, and modern processing.
• Advanced Nutraceuticals: Clinical applications of functional foods, prebiotics, and probiotics.
• Medical Nutrition in Oncology: Specialized dietetic protocols for Cancer care.
• Life-Cycle Dietetics: Nutrition for pediatric, antenatal, and postnatal stages.
• Advances in Sports Nutrition: Ayurvedic approach to performance and recovery.
• Therapeutic Culinary Arts: Demonstration of therapeutic cookery. 
• Dietary Correctives: Healthy Ayurvedic alternatives to junk foods.