Nutrition and Food Engineering

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The department brought a balance of engineering and food processing. The students get a detailed knowledge of food engineering principles and food processing systems.

Recent Events

Life at Daffodil is very much eventful. Through a lot of meaningful and impactful events students get the opportunity to develop their skills and portfolio beyond the curriculam

7 Jun 2023

World Food Safety Day-2023: Food Standards Save Lives

The Department of Nutrition & Food Engineering (NFE) at Daffodil International University
(DIU), Bangladesh, festively celebrated World Food Safety Day-2023 on 7 th June with the
participation of more than five hundred students. This event, organized by the department, aimed
to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring food safety and promoting sustainable food
practices. The celebration of World Food Safety Day-2023 at NFE, DIU, was a grand affair that
brought together students, faculty members, industry experts, and professionals from various
fields related to food safety.
Professor Dr. M. A. Rahim, a fruit scientist, also joined the rally and discussion session with the
faculty members to discuss different food safety issues.
Every year, 600 million people get sick due to the 200 different types of illnesses that can be
transmitted by food. Young people and populations with limited resources are among the most
affected. Foodborne illnesses cause 420,000 preventable deaths every year.
Professor Dr. M. Bellal Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Science, gave his valuable
speech and the role of graduates in ensuring food safety.
This year's theme is "Food Standards Save Lives". Standards not only provide farmers and
processors with guidance on the hygienic handling of food, but also define maximum levels of
additives and contaminants, among other components, that can be safely consumed.
And also, Dr. Nizam Uddin, Head of the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, give his
welcome speech on World Food Safety Day.
The successful celebration of World Food Safety Day-2023 by the Department of Nutrition &
Food Engineering (NFE), Daffodil International University (DIU), underscored the institution's
commitment to promoting food safety and creating awareness among students and the wider
community. By organizing such events, the department continues to play a vital role in nurturing
future professionals who will ensure our food systems' safety and sustainability. Overall, this
event served as a platform to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to make informed
choices and take action towards building a safer and healthier food environment for all.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of policymakers, food safety authorities, farmers, food business
operators, cooks, scientists, teachers, students and consumers, to play active role in making safe
food for all.

Let's work together for food safety and good health!

31 May 2023

Community Outreach activity was undertaken by the final-year students (201 batch) of the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, DIU

The students visited several primary schools in Birulia, Savar area and Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences - DISS to disseminate nutritional knowledge among primary school-going children, aiming to create awareness about the importance of nutrition and promote healthy habits through interactive and engaging methods such as role-play, poster presentations, quizzes and games. 
 
The students effectively transported the significance of a balanced diet and essential nutrients. They also emphasized the importance of physical activity and distributed informational materials to the children, ensuring that the knowledge reached the wider community. The initiative showcases the students' obligation to their social responsibility and serves as an inspiration for others to engage in similar activities.
 
The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, DIU firmly believe that the social responsibility demonstrated by its students inspires others to get involved in community service projects, resulting in the development of a future generation that is healthier and more informed.

27 May 2023

Industrial visit at Transcom Beverages Ltd. (Pepsi)

💠The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering,DIU has organized an industrial visit at Transcom Beverages Ltd. (Pepsi) Mouchak, Kaliakoir, Gazipur on 27th May, 2023. Around 90 students of different batches along with 4 (four) faculty members of the Department were present during the visit.
 
💢Aimed at fostering industry-academia networking and providing practical experience to the students, this visit was an incredible opportunity for them to witness the real-world applications of their knowledge.The Students have learned about the latest technologies used in water & beverage and its packaging in Transcom Beverages Ltd. (Pepsi)
 
🛑We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Transcom Beverages Ltd. (Pepsi) for their nice cooperation. Their support and help made this industrial visit a resounding success.

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