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Course details
Are you looking to gain the fundamental skills to become a qualified nutritionist or dietitian? Do you want to build a better relationship with food and improve your eating habits? Then the Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma is for you.The Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma course is packed with essential information taken from professional nutritional studies to give you an in-depth scientific understanding of nutrition and dieting. It explores the impact of a poor diet on health and the immune system, the secrets to healthy, skin, hair, and nails, plus much.
You’ll explore the classifications and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals, macronutrients and micronutrients, deepening your understanding of the psychological, social, and physiological functions of food and the impact of eating disorders on the body. You’ll also find nutritional advice for pregnant women and new mothers, with tips on breastfeeding, caffeine, and alcohol intake.
Key Topics to Be Covered
- The differences between macronutrients and micronutrients
- The psychological, social, and physiological functions of food
- How the body stores energy and fights against diseases
- The functions of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and lipids
- How a poor diet impacts health and causes weight gain
- Foods for healthy skin, hair, and nails
- Tips for losing weight after your baby and foods to avoid when breastfeeding
- An introduction to eating disorders and their impact on the body
- Basics of Food and Nutrition
- Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
- Macronutrients: Lipids and Proteins
- Micronutrients I
- Micronutrients II
- Digestion and Absorption
- Detoxification
- Balanced Diet
- Food Labelling
- Nutrition Requirements
- Food Intolerances and Allergies
- Health Conditions: Diabetes
- Health Conditions: Heart disease
- Health Conditions: Cancer
- Healthy Weight
- Eating Problems
- Women’s Health
- Common Concerns During Pregnancy
- Nutrition for the Baby
- Some Special Foods
- Learn the science behind dieting, healthy eating, and nutrition
- Understand the social, psychological, and physiological functions of food
- Learn how food provides energy, protects against diseases, and regulates body processes
- Identify the differences between micronutrients and macronutrients, including their benefits
- Gain a clear understanding of how nutrition impacts health and aids weight loss
- Broaden your knowledge of the classifications and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, fats, and proteins
- Deepen your understanding of the different types of vitamins and minerals and their functions
- Fast track your career as a nutritionist, dietitian, or nutrition coach with an accredited qualification
The Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma is an essential qualification for anyone looking to carve a career in this industry. This training particularly applies to those who wish to work in the following professions:
- Dietitian
- Nutritionist
- Nutrition Coach
- Fitness instructor
- Meal planning
- Goal-setting
- Motivation
- Scientific knowledge of nutrition
Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma course is designed for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of the science behind dieting and nutrition, including those who are looking to kickstart a career in the health and fitness industry. There are no specific entry requirements for this Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma course, which can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis.
Assessment Process
Once you have completed the modules in the Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment, after which you will receive instant results. Updated on 02 August, 2023
Eligibility / Requirements
The Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma course is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements. To study this course, all you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of English. You must also be over the age of 16.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
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