Diet and Nutrition Diploma CPD Courses
Price: AED 1,877
AED 18,769
  • Duration: 260 Hours

Course details

Interested in completing a course in diet and nutrition? The Nutrition, Diplomaconcentrates on the development of a diet that can improve physical performance. The Nutritional Therapy course will give necessary skills required when advising people on their diet and nutritional needs. The Nutrition, Course also covers nutrients, digestive system, detoxification, food allergies and intolerances, diets for various populations, weight loss and control and other related topics.
Nutrition Diploma, is a comprehensive course. The course begins with an introduction to the important role nutrition and diet play in maintaining health. It further discusses the role nutrition plays in growth and development throughout our lives. The introductory units in the course discuss the three energy-yielding macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and lipids in detail and explain how these macronutrients help body to maintain numerous bodily functions such as growth and providing energy to carry out activities. Moving on the course discusses how various micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium help prevent cell damage. Besides providing us an overview of the micronutrients the course also discusses the effects of their deficiency on our health.
The course covers everything from a basic introduction to the concept of nutrition right through to digestion, detoxification, women’s health, the immune system and how diet and nutrition are linked with human disease. On this course you will study two comprehensive units on weight control management and weight loss management. The key differences between healthy and unhealthy weight loss are also introduced and discussed. will help you learn what constitutes a balanced diet according to established nutritional science and equips you with the skills and knowledge to advise others. You will understand the dietary needs for different people and will become confident in giving advice.
This self-paced programme is available 24/7 providing you with the flexibility to train at the pace, location and time of your choosing. Accredited certificate from Ofqual's registered awarding body is available on course completion. College registration, tutor support, course materials and additional supporting material are all included in the course fee.


Learning outcomes
On course completion the learner should be able to:
  • Understand important role nutrition plays in maintaining health
  • Understand what are macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
  • Explore micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium
  • Investigate digestion, detoxification, the immune system and how diet and nutrition are linked with human disease.
  • Identify the recommended daily allowances
  • Explore health issues associated with poor diets
  • Understand the nutritional needs of specific groups
  • Identify food allergies and intolerances
  • Gain a practical insight into effective weight management
  • Identify effective strategies we can use to lose weight and maintain this weight loss
Course Syllabus

This Nutritional therapy Diploma consists of following units:
Unit 1 - An Overview of Nutrition
Unit 2 - Basics of Nutrition 1
Unit 3 - Basics of Nutrition 2
Unit 4 - Digestion and Detoxification
Unit 5 - Eating Disorders
Unit 6 - Balancing the Diet
Unit 7 - Principles of Healthy Eating
Unit 8 - Nutrition and the Immune System
Unit 9 - Diet and Disease
Unit 10 - Women’s Health
Unit 11 - Nutrition Requirement for Different People
Unit 12 - Weight Control Management
Unit 13 - Weight Loss Management
Unit 14 - Anti-ageing formulas
Unit 15 - The Role of a Nutritionist

Course Benefits:
  • Full Tutor Support
  • Self paced, no fixed schedules
  • Available to students anywhere in the world
  • 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
  • Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
  • The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Updated on 24 October, 2017

Eligibility / Requirements

There is no particular entry requirement. We do not ask for any previous qualification or experience. Students of all age and academic background can enrol on this course.

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