Diet & Nutrition Fundamentals / आहार व पोषण
Food Science & Wellness Counselling — Tier C7 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base
Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)
English
Diet and nutrition covers macronutrients, micronutrients, balanced plate, BMI basics, and therapeutic diet planning — MPYPCP Diploma/Certificate/PG programmes in Diet & Nutrition. Builds on Fasting & Diet C4 (naturopathy pathya). Not medical prescription for complex disease without dietitian/physician.
हिंदी
आहार व पोषण — मैक्रो/माइक्रोन्यूट्रिएंट, संतुलित थाली, BMI, चिकित्सीय आहार योजना। MPYPCP डाइट एवं न्यूट्रिशन कोर्स। उपवास/आहार C4 पर आधारित। जटिल रोग में dietitian/चिकित्सक के बिना नहीं।
इस अध्याय में / In this chapter
English
- Macros, micros, balanced plate, BMI formula
- Therapeutic diet planning scope
- Link naturopathy pathya to modern nutrition
हिंदी
- मैक्रो, माइक्रो, संतुलित थाली, BMI
- चिकित्सीय आहार सीमा
- पथ्य + आधुनिक पोषण
EN: Food is daily medicine — every meal is a chance to build health or erode it. Diet counsellors learn science first, then adapt to individual and cultural plates.
HI: आहार दैनिक औषधि — हर भोजन स्वास्थ्य बनाता या घटाता है। विज्ञान पहले, फिर व्यक्ति व संस्कृति अनुकूल थाली।
Vidhi / Method — विधि

Core Concepts (exam)
| Topic | Key points |
|---|---|
| Macronutrients | Carbohydrate, protein, fat — functions & sources |
| Micronutrients | Vitamins A,D,B-complex; iron, calcium, iodine |
| Balanced diet | Cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, milk, limits on sugar/salt |
| BMI | Weight(kg)/height(m)² — screening tool only |
| Pathya/Apathya | Naturopathy dietary ethics — see C4 |
Labh / Benefits — लाभ
English
- Wellness counselling — healthy eating habits for community programmes.
- MPYPCP diploma — meal planning assignments and viva tables.
- Integration — tridosha-based food choices (C2) where syllabus requires.
हिंदी
- कल्याण परामर्श — स्वस्थ आहार।
- डिप्लोमा — meal plan, viva।
- त्रिदोष — C2 से जुड़ाव।
Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी
| Condition | English | हिंदी |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes/renal disease | Medical dietitian protocol — do not improvise | मधुमेह/गुर्दा |
| Eating disorders | Refer mental health specialist | eating disorder |
| Extreme fad diets | Not evidence-based teaching | fad diet |
| Child/pregnancy diet | Specialist supervision | गर्भ/बाल |
MPYPCP Therapy Exam Quick Points
| Macros | Carb, protein, fat roles |
| BMI | Screening not diagnosis |
| C4 link | Fasting, mitahara, pathya |
| Scope | Wellness education; refer clinical cases |
Saankshep / Chapter Summary — संक्षेप
English
- Carb, protein, fat functions; key vitamins/minerals
- BMI = weight(kg)/height(m)²
- Complex disease → dietitian/physician
हिंदी
- मैक्रो कार्य; विटामिन-खनिज
- BMI सूत्र
- जटिल रोग → विशेषज्ञ
References
- MPYPCP Diet & Nutrition syllabus
- ICMR dietary guidelines (reference)
- MPYPCP Fasting & Dietetics C4
Last updated: June 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier C7
