Eating Disorders

Course details

Across the world, health groups are continually pushing for greater awareness of eating disorders. Unfortunately, research also suggests that the prevalence of common eating disorders is at an all-time high. Despite affecting the lives of millions of people of all ages, eating disorders were only recently recognised as genuine illnesses. For those affected, it can be an incredibly difficult reality to accept. Gaining the courage to seek help can be an even bigger challenge. Nevertheless, those who know and understand eating orders at an advanced level are right now changing lives for the better, all over the world. Anyone looking to get ahead in the field of diet and nutrition cannot afford to overlook eating disorders and their catastrophic health implications.
This important tutorial has been designed for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the causes, effects and potential treatments for common eating disorders. Explore some of the reasons why eating disorders manifest in the first place, along with effective preventative measures. Study anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and more. Learn how dieticians and nutritionists are having a positive impact on the lives of so many people battling eating disorders worldwide.
Objectives
understand what is meant by eating disorders.
Identify common eating disorders and ways to prevent these disorders
Programme Content
Topics:
What are Eating Disorders?
Common Eating Disorders
Factors that Cause Eating Disorders
How to Avoid or Prevent an Eating Disorder
Treatment for Eating Disorders
Anorexia
Main Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa:
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Geophagy
Eating According to a Set Time
Eating by Food Types
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.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress. Updated on 12 November, 2017