Diet and Nutrition Diploma

Course details

Diet and Nutrition Diploma

Nutrition Diploma QLS Level 4. Additional CPD Accredited Nutrition Certificate with 100 CPD points available with no extra study. The course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Nutrition Diploma
Course Benefits of Nutrition Advisor Diploma
When studying for an advanced Nutrition Advisor Diploma – Level 4 with Oxford Home Study College, every learner benefits from:
All learning materials and supporting documentation required to complete the course provided as standard – no additional expenses or purchases required.
The opportunity to study in your own time and at your own pace for an internationally-recognized qualification.
Complete flexibility with no deadlines or time restrictions to worry about – ideal for those with active lifestyles and busy schedules.
24/7 access to our exclusive online learning platform, allowing you to study from any location and any device with an Internet connection.
The complete commitment of our exclusive tutors and the wider Oxford Home Study College student support team throughout your studies.
Learning Objectives
With no prior experience or education required, this intensive Nutrition Advisor Diploma – Level 4 has been designed to take first-time newcomers from entry-level to professionally-capable in the course of a single distance-learning program. Nutrition and dietetics are complex and important scientific fields where targeted and in-depth study is required, prior to stepping into a professional position. Our exclusive online diploma provides a comprehensive yet digestible overview of each of the key topics the professional nutritionist must master.
Both for newcomers to the profession and those looking to climb the ladder to higher positions, earning an internationally-recognised qualification from an endorsed awarding organization could make all the difference. As part of the learning experience with Oxford Home Study College, every learner benefits from the complete support of a professional tutor with unrivalled experience and expertise. Should you need any assistance at any time, a member of the team can be contacted 24/7 via our exclusive online learning platform.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will benefit from an array of new skills, talents and knowledge including:
A solid understanding of the basics of human nutrition
The ability to handle the primary responsibilities of the professional nutritionist
How the digestive system impacts overall human health and wellbeing
The confidence to help and advise those with common eating disorders
A comprehensive grasp of dietary balance and its important to human health
How to offer help and support to people with different dietary requirements
The way in which women’s dietary requirements differ throughout life
An understanding of the direct connection between diet and disease
The way in which dietary balance affects the immune system
A variety of essential weight loss and weight management concepts
How diet can affect the aging process, internally and externally
Course Outline
This intensive yet digestible Diploma in Nutrition is delivered across 15 modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.
Module 1 - An Overview of Nutrition
This module covers the following topics:
What is Nutrition?
What Are Nutrients?
Units of Energy
Daily Energy Requirements
Basal Metabolic Rate
The Whole Food Nutrition
Specifics of a whole Food Diet
Plus more
Module 2 - Basics of Nutrition 1
Macro-Nutrients
Types of Carbs
When is Protein in the Diet a Problem?
Good, Bad and Worst Fats
Best Foods for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Antioxidants and Preservatives
Module 3 - Basics of Nutrition 2
Micronutrients
How This Vitamin Works in the Body
B5 ( Pantothenic Acid)
B6 ( Pyridoxine)
B9 ( Folic Acid)
B12 ( Cyanocobalamin)
Minerals
Health Supplements
Special Nutrients
Fibre
Module 4 - Digestion and Detoxification
What is Digestion?
Stress and Digestion
Detoxification
Enhancing the Process of Digestion
Module 5 - Eating Disorders
Dietary Intakes for a Healthy Balanced Diet
Choosing the Right Food
Sources of Protein
Caffeinated Drinks
Water/ Fluid
Different Cooking Methods
Plus more
Module 6 - Balancing the Diet
Background for a Balanced Diet
Balanced Diet
How to Count Calories in Food
Well-Balanced Die
Maintaining a Healthy, Balanced Diet
Plus more
Module 7 - Principles of Healthy Eating
Recommended Dietary Intakes for a Healthy Balanced Diet
Meat, Fish, Eggs, and Alternative Sources of Protein
Caffeinated Drinks
Water/ Fluid
Different Cooking Methods
Module 8 - Nutrition and the Immune System
How Does Our Immune System Protect Us?
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
How can the Immune System be Strengthened?
Module 9 - Diet and Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Health
Cancer
What is the Glycemic Index?
Dietary Management
Obesity
Healthy Eating Plan
What Causes Osteoporosis?
How to Minimise the Risk of Osteoporosis
Module 10 - Women’s Health
How Female Hormones Work
What is Premenstrual Syndrome?
What Causes PMS?
Osteoporosis Updated on 20 April, 2021