The IGNOU DNHE Project is part of the Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education programme offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University. The project is generally linked with DNHE-4, and it requires community-based nutrition and health field work along with a written report. 🥗📘

Below is a complete step-by-step guide.

1. Objective of IGNOU DNHE Project 🎯

The project aims to:

• Apply nutrition knowledge in community
• Study dietary habits
• Conduct health awareness activities
• Suggest nutritional improvements

Typical length: 30–40 pages

2. Choose a Suitable Topic 🧠

Your topic should be related to nutrition, diet, or health awareness.

Example Topics

• Nutritional status of children
• Anaemia among adolescent girls
• Balanced diet awareness among women
• Infant feeding practices
• Dietary habits of school students
• Nutrition education programme
• Malnutrition study
• Hygiene and health awareness

✔ Choose local community topic for easy field work.

3. Define Objectives 📌

Write 3–4 objectives

Example:

• To study dietary habits
• To analyse nutritional status
• To provide nutrition education

4. Prepare Project Proposal / Synopsis 📝

Before full project, prepare proposal.

Synopsis Format

1. Title of study
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Methodology
5. Sample
6. Tools
7. Procedure
8. Expected outcome

5. Get Approval ✔

• Submit synopsis to Study Centre / Counsellor
• Wait for approval
• Start field work after approval

6. Select Sample 👥

Recommended:

• 20–30 respondents
• Women / children / adolescents

Mention:

• Age group
• Area
• Occupation

7. Data Collection Tools 🧪

You can use:

• Questionnaire
• 24-hour diet recall
• Interview schedule
• Observation

8. Field Work 📊

Steps:

1. Visit community
2. Explain purpose
3. Collect dietary data
4. Conduct awareness session
5. Record responses

9. Data Analysis 📈

Simple methods:

• Percentage
• Tables
• Charts
• Interpretation

10. DNHE Project Report Format 📚

Chapter 1 – Introduction

• Background
• Need of study
• Objectives

Chapter 2 – Area Profile

• Community details
• Population
• Health facilities

Chapter 3 – Methodology

• Sample
• Tools
• Procedure

Chapter 4 – Data Analysis

• Tables
• Interpretation

Chapter 5 – Findings & Suggestions

• Findings
• Nutrition advice
• Conclusion

11. Mandatory Pages 📄

• Title Page
• Certificate
• Declaration
• Acknowledgement
• Table of Contents

12. Ending Pages 📑

• Bibliography
• Annexure
• Questionnaire
• Diet chart (optional)

13. Formatting Guidelines ✍

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margin: Left 1.5 inch
• Page numbering bottom

14. Binding Instructions 📘

• Spiral or hard binding (as per centre)
• Single side printing

15. Submission Process 📦

Submit to:

• Study centre

Attach:

• Guide certificate
• Approval (if required)

16. Evaluation Criteria 🧾

Marks based on:

• Field work
• Nutrition assessment
• Data analysis
• Practical suggestions
• Presentation

17. Ideal Timeline ⏳

• Topic selection → 2 days
• Synopsis → 3 days
• Approval → 1 week
• Field work → 3 days
• Writing → 3 days

Total ≈ 2–3 weeks

18. Common Mistakes to Avoid ⚠

❌ No diet survey
❌ No community profile
❌ Copy paste content
❌ No nutrition suggestions
❌ Missing questionnaire

19. Standard IGNOU DNHE Project Structure

1. Title Page
2. Certificate
3. Declaration
4. Acknowledgement
5. Contents
6. Chapter 1 – Introduction
7. Chapter 2 – Area Profile
8. Chapter 3 – Methodology
9. Chapter 4 – Analysis
10. Chapter 5 – Findings
11. Conclusion
12. Bibliography
13. Annexure