Advanced Diploma in Principles of Nutrition

• Course Reviews

The Thursday webinars are very interactive and are often student led. As long as you’re a member, you will be registered for them indefinitely, so you can log in anywhere in the world to practice and apply the skills you have learned.

Special Diets Semester

• Week 1: Nutritional Management of Digestive Disorders

  Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, March 16, 2017, 11:30 PM

  In this lesson we will focus in on Crohn’s disease, IBS, lactose intolerance and Coeliac disease. Some people have claimed that changing their diet has drastically improved their quality of life and allows them to cope with their digestive disorders.

• Week 2: Food Allergies and Intolerances

  Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, March 23, 2017, 11:30 PM

  Here you will learn more about how diet can be adapted to food allergies and food hypersensitivity. We will look at processes such as food exclusion in the treatment of food hypersensitivity.

• Week 3: Treating Nutritional Deficiencies

  Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, March 30, 2017, 11:30 PM

  Learn how to identify different nutritional deficiency disorders such as anaemia, osteoporosis among others. Learn how to prevent their onset and also take a detailed look at how to treat them using diet.

• Week 4: Vegetarian and Raw Food Diets

  Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, April 6, 2017, 11:30 PM

  The rise of nutritional disorders has led to a subsequent rise in individuals who are looking to meet their nutritional needs through raw food and plant based diets. Learn how to follow these diets safely and without putting yourself at risk of nutritional deficiency.

Diet & Disease Semester

• Week 1: Eating Disorders and Mental Health

  Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, April 13, 2017, 11:30 PM

  In this lesson we get beyond the food and see what is causing the rise in eating disorders, how they can be treated and most importantly how they can be prevented. We will also be looking at the role that diet and exercise play in the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health issues.

• Week 2: Diet to Treat Diabetes and Obesity

  Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, April 20, 2017, 11:30 PM

  Learn how to develop a diet for the treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease among others. We will be discussing new research in the area which covers the best pathway to achieving amazing results.

• Week 3: Diet and Cancer

  Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11:30 PM

  In this lesson we will be taking a look at cancer and studies highlighting the role of nutrition in preventing cancer. Learn how to boost your immune system through a nutritious diet. A very interesting lesson and one that is relevant to us all!

• Week 4: Delivering Effective Nutritional Advice

  Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, May 4, 2017, 11:30 PM

  Learn what drives food choice. Learn about cultural and religious factors which affect food choice. Learn how to adapt your nutritional knowledge for the individual. We will also take an in depth look at motivation and how to achieve and sustain it.

Lifecycle Semester

• Week 1: Optimum Nutrition for Mother & Baby

  Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, May 11, 2017, 11:30 PM

  In this lesson you get a clear overview of the essential elements of nutrition which need to be taken into consideration pre-conception, during pregnancy, lactation, breast feeding and weaning.

• Week 2: Nutrition for Children

  Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, May 18, 2017, 11:30 PM

  We all know what children should be eating but this lesson looks at what children are eating as well as overcoming nutritional issues for children. We take a look at fussy eaters and overcoming childhood obesity which is on the rise at an alarming rate.

• Week 3: Nutrition for Teenagers

  Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, May 25, 2017, 11:30 PM

  The teenage years are of vital importance to ensure optimum health as we age. This lessons explores nutritional concerns for teenagers such as inappropriate slimming, drinking alcohol and taking an introductory look at nutrition for the teenage athlete.

• Week 4: Optimising Nutrition as We Age

  Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 11:30 PM

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  Thursday, June 1, 2017, 11:30 PM

  Nutrition during adulthood is vitally important to ensure an excellent quality of life as we age and to prevent disease, but also to cope with all of the hormonal changes which take place as we go through the lifecycle. A special emphasis will be placed on men’s and women’s health.