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Shubi Husain is a renowned celebrity nutritionist, diet, fitness and weight loss consultant based in Delhi. A Bachelors in Food and Nutrition and post graduate from Lady Irwin College (Delhi University) in the field of Dietetics and Nutrition, Ms Husain is recognized for her research work in the field of Obesity Management with particular emphasis in developing new and effective ways to combat Obesity.
She has been famous for being amongst the first to have conceptualized the idea of online diets and nutrition as early as year 2000. Ms Husain regularly writes articles for various print and digital media and features online for consultation chats as an expert nutritionist on various celebrity sites and channels like the follo.in and frankly.me
Shubi Husain is the founder and managing director of Health Sanctuary pvt ltd, a chain of weight loss, dermatology, diet and laser clinics, with the first clinic having been launched in the year 2003. Ms Husain’s passion for helping people to fight obesity and her extra-ordinary drive to create awareness amongst people to stay slim and healthy have helped Health Sanctuary to come as a recognized & trusted brand in the Health & Wellness Industry.
Shubi Husain has been conferred with various prestigious honours and awards- to name a few, she holds the famous “Female Entrepreneur of the Year Stevie Award” in the 11th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business for Yr 2014, held at New York, USA. She also holds the coveted “Indian Achievers Award’ for outstanding entrepreneurship and achievements in Business – Yr 2014 by the Indian Achievers Forum. Ms Husain’s Health Sanctuary was also awarded the “Brand Achievers Award” as the Most Preferred Slimming Clinics in Delhi & NCR 2015 for outstanding contribution in the field of Obesity Management.
What is the Job all about?
Home Science is an inter-disciplinary profession. It offers specialization in various areas e.g. Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, Textiles & Clothing, Human Development, Child Development, Interior Decoration and Rural Community Extension.
The course aims to help students make Career choices in the above areas but also in related areas such as, rural development, community living, art, food, clothing, textiles and home management, etc.
Can you go for it?
Every woman is also a Homemaker – and to be an effective Homemaker, you have to be proficient as a Mother and Educator. The woman to her family, is automatically a doctor, nurse, psychologist, banker, tailor, cook, nutritionist, dietician, gardener, teacher, economist, recreational worker, decorator, social worker, spiritual guide, and so on. Besides a woman can also be an Dietician, Nutritionist, or Social work in a professional capacity.
Is there a future in this field?
The B.Sc. program – gives a good foundation in social sciences; economic issues including home economics, family and community resources, elements of biological sciences, such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Human Physiology, Food and Nutrition (including Community Nutrition), Textile and Clothing, Child Development, Consumer Economics, Arts and Crafts, Consumer Education, etc.
Those wanting to get into a professional Career, can specialize in subjects such as Child Development, Clothing and Textile, Community Resource Management, Family and Community Science, Family Housing and Furnishing, Family Relationships, Family Resource Management, Family Studies, Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Home Management, Home Science Extension Education.
Where to Begin
in Goa:
To graduate in Home Science apply to the Home Science College in Panaji. After 10+2 in Science, Arts or Commerce www.goahomescience.gov.in. There is an Entrance Aptitude Test. The College offers special attention in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics
Outside Goa:
There are also reputed Institutions in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru that conduct both the B.Sc. as well as the M.Sc. program.
In Mumbai
The Nirmala Niketan Women’s College (Mumbai)
SNDT College of Home Science (Mumbai& Pune)
Mount Carmel College -Bangalore
Mumbai University also has a Master’s and Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. course can be completed in three to four years.
Employment avenues:
Many career opportunities exist in varied fields:
Community and social work in NGOs, organizations and other Agencies.
Food and nutrition related activities in hospitals / food services.
Teaching profession (Bachelors Degree in Home Science isa recognized qualification for a primary school teacher).
Dress making or textile designing or production unit of food industry or hotels are the best options to choose from.
Research Assistants at initial level, Food Analysts / Scientists, etc. There are research jobs that comprise educating specific sections of the population like farmers, villagers, etc. on a number of issues related to them.
Nutritionist / Dieticians.
Food Preservation, Specialized Cooking, etc. for Hospitals and Hotels. The food industry spends a huge budget, educating specific segments of the population such as mothers, farmers and villagers, on the food value of certain food items (baby foods).
Money
As in most jobs, the start is difficult, in terms of both jobs and salaries. So you must persevere and then things begin to happen. Initially, the salary could be at Graduate level ranging from Rs.7500/- to Rs.10,000/- p.m. But thereafter, this goes up to in excess of Rs.15,000/- p.m., based on your qualifications and your own individual talents and skills, both theoretical and practical.
Please do not be satisfied with just acquiring a Degree/Diploma – try and enhance your CV by doing online learning programs (with a certificate) of programs relevant to your choice of career. Your chances of employment will be much better than just a plain degree/diploma.
Please check this website under other details for places you can learn online. Also try and develop your confidence by doing a public speaking training program with people like Toast Masters International.
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