Health and Nutrition

Course

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This course has been taken by many students whom already work in the health sector such as carers and nurses. However you do not need any previous experience to study this natural Health and Nutrition course. As more and more people are now concerned and more open to healthy living this course will offer your clients practical and educational tips in healthy eating and important nutrition and enable you to offer good sound advice. If wishing to work as a health counsellor then you may also like to see our Vegan & Vegetarian Health Course.

When students have successfully completed the Distance Learning Health and Nutrition Course and passed the examination they can then introduce health and nutrition practice as part of their therapy or as a standalone profession. You will receive an accredited Diploma on successful completion.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Some of the things you will learn in this course are:-

The importance of Human development & Global Health
Physical development and how to measure growth
Environmental factors that can affect our health and well-being
Understanding biological and genetic factors and how they affect our development
Good nutrition advise for both adults, children and the elderly
Nutritions for the human body including topics on carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Offering advise in pregnancy
The importance of certain minerals and vitamins
How to complete a client consultation and treatment card
Professional Ethics for practitioners
We take a further look at one of the nations biggest killers and gain more understanding of cardiovascular disease
Understanding RDIs
Learn about Diabetes Type 1 & 2 & HIV

When students have successfully passed this advanced level course examination, they are issued with a Diploma that is recognised by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) the (AADP) and (IICT) Graduates of which will then be eligible to apply to be board certified holistic health practitioner. You can also purchase this course as part of our holistic package offers with savings of over 50%

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2017

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • General
  • Balanced
  • Based
  • Becoming
  • Counsellors
  • Recommended
  • Professional
  • Progression
  • Practitioner

Course programme

Additional Information

Health and Nutrition counsellors and nutrition advisors are becoming more and more in demand, especially those with a knowledge of both general and plant based nutrition. Recommended for health practitioners or anyone wishing to learn more about balanced nutrition advise.

When you enrol in this Online Health & Nutrition Practitioner Course you will also receive a diploma which is included in the cost and this will aid your progression and enhance your career as a health professional. You will also learn many convertible skills that can aid you with various employment prospects. By learning and possessing skills in this subject you will find further useful tools to help yourself and others. This is a great addition to the journey for anyone who is considering working in or is already working in the field of health and wellbeing.

Part 1

Lesson 1
  • How the concept of health is more commonly viewed
  • Global Health
  • 6 elements deemed essential for primary healthcare
Lesson 2
  • Human development
  • Growth development of the brain and functions
  • Psychosocial/Emotional charts showing development throughout life
  • Charts showing physical development
Lesson 3
  • How physical growth can be measured
  • Negative environmental factors that affect human development and health
  • Genetic and biological factors in human development
Part 2

Lesson 4
  • Nutrition in adults, children, and elderly
  • Supplements in pregnancy
  • Awareness of the human body getting nutrients
Lesson 5
  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Fats
  • How are fats classified
  • Their positive and negative effects
Lesson 6
  • Where most of the minerals and vitamins are found to maintain good health
  • Benefits of adequate liquid intake
  • Further information about nutrition’s and minerals
Part 3

Lesson 7
  • Food choices throughout life
  • Recommended dietary intake
  • How developments in technology have changed eating habits
Lesson 8
  • Important factors in disease prevention
  • Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • What are RDIs
Lesson 9
  • Understanding HIV

Health and Nutrition

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