Nutritional Therapy (Level 3) Diploma

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  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    200h

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Nutritional therapists provide personalised nutrition, dietary and lifestyle recommendations to help enhance an individual’s health and wellbeing. As a nutritional therapist, you’ll work with the understanding that there are nutritional and biochemical imbalances in the body that lead to ill health. Taking a holistic approach to your clients’ nutritional therapy, you’ll devise a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan to help maintain their wellbeing. This will include recommendations to restore nutritional balance, which may include guidance on avoiding certain toxins and allergens, detoxification and the use of supplementary nutrients such as high-dose vitamins. Nutritional therapy is classed as a complementary medicine and is intended for people who want to improve their general health and lifestyle through diet and nutrition, as well as those with chronic health conditions who may wish to see a nutritional therapist alongside other healthcare professionals.

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You must have one of the following qualification levels to take this course: A Level, BTEC, HND or HNC, NVQ (Level 1-5), Bachelor's Degree, Professional Diploma, Masters, Ph.D

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About this course

In Nutritional Therapy, you'll delve into a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition, exploring topics like macronutrients and micronutrients, the role of vitamins and minerals in health, and how food influences the body's systems. You'll learn about dietary theories, food intolerances, and allergies, and delve into the concepts of therapeutic diets and their applications in various health conditions. The course equips you with the skills to assess an individual's nutritional needs, design tailored meal plans, and offer guidance for improving health and well-being through nutrition. Moreover, you'll explore the ethical and professional aspects of nutritional therapy, understanding how to establish client relationships and provide evidence-based advice for optimum health.

Nutritional Therapy caters to a diverse audience passionate about health, wellness, and the science of nutrition. It's ideal for individuals aspiring to become nutritionists, dietitians, or health coaches seeking an in-depth understanding of the intricate relationship between food and health. Professionals in healthcare, fitness, and wellness industries looking to expand their expertise and integrate nutrition into their practices can benefit significantly from this course. Moreover, those seeking a career change or simply aiming to enhance personal knowledge about nutrition and its impact on well-being will find this course invaluable. Ultimately, it's tailored for anyone enthusiastic about harnessing the power of food to promote better health and vitality.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Nutritional Therapy (Level 3) and would like to take part in a highly rewarding distance learning study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Level 3 Nutritional Therapy Diploma by ABC Awards

All online textbooks, study guides, and learning aids designed for online learning. A full range of student services, including 12 months tutor access. Free Open Learning College branded promotional item when you enrol. A personalised award upon course completion with unlimited educational support. PDF or hardcopy certificate to show employers (employer has access to certificate validation). Life-time access to Xperience™ our innovative, interactive Student Hub. Life-time access to Career Hub our dedicated portal to support our students career aspirations. Learning for Life Pack Invitation to job fairs and career days for your faculty.

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  • IT
  • Nutrition
  • Nutritional Therapy
  • Quality
  • Diet and nutrition

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Course programme

Module 1 – The Inflammation Syndrome

  • Most people consider inflammation to cause tenderness and muscle ache e.g. back ache and stiff joints, but inflammation causes and is related to a whole host of ill health such as allergy, heart problems, bronchitis, Arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease. This first module concentrates on exploring what is meant by “The Inflammation Syndrome”, in relation to diet and nutrition, health and well-being. The causes of inflammation within our bodies and what triggers it are investigated. The value of anti-inflammatory drugs in combating inflammation, or whether we need to look more closely at what we eat and drink and the supplements we take, in order to prevent disease and illness in the long-term is discussed. How food, diet and nutrition can be used to combat the various ailments arising from the inflammation syndrome is considered.

Module 2 – Profiles of differing foods and drinks

  • The key to healthy living in the long term is the management and balance of the amount, type and quality of food and drink we consume. Excuses are made such as metabolic rate to blame unhealthy eating, but teaching people to be honest about recording what they eat is also important. The foods we eat are divided into 6 groups, namely, vegetables, fruit, grains and cereals, dairy products, meat and fish, and with the addition of certain “superfoods” for example yoghurt, broccoli and turkey. Certain foods are also thought to have healing properties and the key nutrients they contain are investigated. What we eat has to be balanced with what we drink. Finally, facts about alcohol and how bodies metabolise it, as well as the effects of alcohol on health is explored. How to collect information, such as recipes, especially for special diets, is advised so that a therapist has a range of useful sources to hand.

Module 3 - Health and nutrition during differing life stages

  • Healthy living, diet and exercise are important throughout all the stages of our life, and nutritional needs throughout the differing stages of life can be identified. So as people get older, for example, their lives become more sedentary and less food is needed. On the other hand, babies have special nutritional needs and a special diet. Similarly, as children are growing up, they have different nutritional requirements e.g. children need full-fat dairy products, rather than low-fat versions, and teenagers need high energy foods for growth and development. This pattern of growth slows down in adulthood, but, as people grow older, problems can arise, if the diet is not healthy and lacks activity. What constitutes a balanced diet for different people, how is food used by our body and how can diet plans be healthy and fun is discussed.

Module 4 – Food safety

  • In the UK, it is possible to obtain any food at any time of the year, made into several recipes and available in different forms, e.g. we can get papaya and pineapple dried, fresh, in tins or as part of dessert. The way food is available fresh or processed, and how it is prepared has to be healthy and safe for consumption. This module discusses different food preparation processes and raises questions about food safety, including the careful handling, cooking and storage of foods. The substances and chemicals added to foods to help preserve, flavour and make it palatable or appear or taste a certain way is explored. What is meant by genetically modified foods is explored. The ways of avoiding food poisoning, how to stay safe when storing, cooking food and the key things needed to be known about food when travelling is discussed.

Module 5 – The organic question

  • At one time all food was organic, but this changed when pesticides were added to prevent attack by insects or fertilizers were added to increase yield of the crops. People choose to buy and consume organic products, because they want a safer and healthier alternative to foods that may contain toxic pesticides and chemicals. Organic food is now easier to find, not only in health food stores and supermarkets, but also in restaurants and some schools and colleges. This module looks at what organic food is and how it is produced, as well as why it is healthier than conventional choices. It also considers the disadvantages of conventional foods, such as the cost, not only to our health and well – being, but also to the environment. Detoxification and its health benefits are considered in detail. As food is so cheap and readily available, the ease of gaining weight and the need to exercise is discussed briefly.

Module 6 - Treating ailments and illnesses through nutrition – Part 1

  • The following three modules provide advice on how to treat ailments and illnesses, with particular reference to a key body organ through good nutrition and the use of particular foods and liquids, alongside conventional medicine. The first discussion focuses on skin disorders, digestive illnesses, respiratory illnesses, urinary diseases and ailments of the ears, nose, throat, mouth and eyes. An in-depth study of the body part or organ helps form an understanding of the possible causes of disorders and illnesses that affect it. How good quality foods and diet affect and prevent or deter common ailments and limit e.g. stress is investigated. Food, through over-eating or consumption of bad or unsafe food can be problematic, e.g. chocolate can cause acne and spots.

Module 7 - Treating ailments and illnesses through nutrition – Part 2

  • This module concentrates on the organs and body parts affected by heart and circulatory disorders e.g. high blood pressure and cholesterol, disorders of the immune and nervous systems, brain disorders and cancer. The common illnesses and diseases discussed also include strokes, Diabetes, anxiety and stress, and minor issues such as varicose veins.

Module 8 – Treating ailments specific to women

  • Women are affected from disorders or issues specific to their gender including, premenstrual tension and the menopause. Diet and nutrition can help alleviate many of the symptoms of these disorders, as well as more serious illnesses, for example, breast and ovarian cancer. Pregnancy is also considered, in relation to healthy living and good nutrition. There is evidence to suggest that many foods may slow down the ageing process and these are identified. Regular consumption of foods to improve the strength of our skin and slow down the age-related damage, which affects our eyes, e.g. nuts like almonds and foods containing antioxidants is explored. The misuse of food or eating disorders, e.g. Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia, as well as the importance of vitamins and mineral salts and the need for a balanced diet containing superfoods is discussed.

Module 9 – Treating ailments specific to men

  • In this module, we concentrate on the issues, which mainly concern men, that is, hair and muscle loss, impotence and prostate and testicular cancer. Appearance, weight, anxiety and stress also feature. Weight is linked to lifestyle. Stress can make a person fat. With a man’s metabolic rate being at its highest when he is 27 years old, with it dropping by 12% each year until he reaches the age of 47, it follows that if he continues to consume the same amount of calories, he will put on weight. We look at how a man can increase and maintain muscle mass and, consequently, help to lessen this fall in his metabolic rate. The role of food and exercise in men’s wellbeing is essential, a diet rich in protein, vegetables, superfoods, and limit alcohol and cigarettes, for example, is clearly important.

Module 10 - Setting up in business as a nutritional therapist

  • The internet has opened the door for great support and free resources e.g. templates of essential paperwork such as a business plans or invoices, and support groups for people wanting to or running their own business. In this final module, we deal with all the issues and bureaucracy involved concerned with setting up in business as a nutritional therapist, e.g. marketing to clients, finances, legal issues, building and maintaining a successful nutritional therapy business. The advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed or working for others is compared.

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Nutritional Therapy (Level 3) Diploma

Special Emagister price

£ 356 £ 456 VAT inc.