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Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition

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37 STUDENTS

Overview

Kickstart your career as a nutritionist with the Diet and Nutrition course. This online course is ideal for aspiring nutritionists and dieticians. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the science of nutrition and how to develop and maintain healthy eating habits.

This course covers all areas of nutrition, from weight management to meal planning, detoxing and macronutrients. You will also gain a solid understanding of the effects of overeating and a poor diet on the human body. You will learn from the experts on how to follow a balanced diet and cook meals that are rich in energy and nutrients. On successful completion, you will have the practical skills to fast track your career in the nutritional field and become a registered dietician.

Diet and Nutrition Course design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

Online study materials
Mock exams
Multiple-choice assessment

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the Diet and Nutrition course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

The Diet and Nutrition is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Basics of Food and Nutrition
	Basics of Food and Nutrition	00:15:00
Module 2: Macronutrients: Classification & Functions of Carbohydrates
	Macronutrients: Carbohydrates	00:20:00
Module 3: Macronutrients: Classification & Functions of Lipids and Proteins
	Macronutrients: Lipids and Proteins	00:25:00
Module 4: Micronutrients I & II
	Micronutrients I	00:25:00
	Micronutrients II	00:20:00
Module 5: Digestion and Absorption
	Digestion and Absorption	00:20:00
Module 6: Detoxification
	Detoxification	00:25:00
Module 7: Healthy & Balanced Diet and Food Labelling
	Balanced Diet	00:10:00
	Food labelling	00:10:00
Module 8: Average Requirements for Energy and Nutrients
	Nutrition Requirements	00:15:00
Module 9: Food Intolerances and Allergies
	Food Intolerances and Allergies	00:15:00
Module 10: Health Conditions: Heart Disease, Cancer & Diabetes
	Health Conditions: Diabetes	00:15:00
	Health Conditions: Heart disease	00:15:00
	Health Conditions: Cancer	00:10:00
Module 11: Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Eating Problems & Treatments
	Healthy Weight	00:15:00
	Eating Problems	00:15:00
Module 12: Women’s Health Care & Common Concerns During Pregnancy
	Women’s Health	00:10:00
	Common Concerns during Pregnancy	00:20:00
Module 13: Nutrition for the Baby & Special Foods
	Nutrition for the Baby	00:15:00
	Some Special Foods	00:05:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Diet and Nutrition	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Diet and Nutrition	00:20:00