GB FITNESS DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED NUTRITION FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH

3 full weekends attendance for classroom/gym tuition. Plus a full day for a written theory examination followed by a practical assessment with a client. This is a course specifically written to give quality and scientifically proven education on the extensive topic of nutrition and its effect on health. A great benefit to all students but especially those who practise complementary therapies or work as trainers. This course is designed to encompass the complex anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, the role of micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals) and macro nutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates), the importance of hydration, government guidelines and their potential faults, the role of exercise and how it effects dietary requirements, advice on specific health issues, vegetarian and vegan dietary issues, the topic of nutritional supplements, assessing health by means of body fat analysis, nutrient interactions and the dangers of drugs. Topics covered include:

Assessment: A full written examination testing the complete range of your underpinning knowledge and also a supervised role-play of a client consultation scenario.