ITEC Diploma in Diet & Nutrition Central Area, Central

Course details

Awarding Institution

• ITEC International (U.K.)

Admission Requirement

• O' / N' Levels or Certificate in relevant discipline

Mode of Delivery

• Face to face

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 60% marks for all the Practical and Theory Examinations
• Must obtain a Pass for all the Portfolio Assignments

Manner of Assessment

All project assignments and practical assessments will be graded according to ITEC grading scheme. An ITEC External Verifier will verify all the practical portfolios of evidence, project assignments and practical assessments along with the Internal Assessor.

Course Content 

• Understand and explain the process by which food stuff are broken down by the alimentary canal during the digestive process
• Understand and explain the causes of the following diseases and disorders of the Digestive system
• Explain calorie and  kilojoule
• Explain the role of carbohydrates in the diet
• Explain the role of fats/lipids in the diet
• Explain the role of cholesterol in the diet
• Explain the role of protein in the diet
• Explain the role of vitamins in the diet
• Explain the role of minerals in the diet
• Explain the dietary/nutritional value of certain foods
• Explain the systems of processing
• Explain the role of refined ad unrefined foods
• Explain the role of common anti-nutrients
• Explain the condition of obesity
• Understand and explain the conditions Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, Hypoglycaemia, Diabetes