Nutrition for Children and Adolescents

Course

In Bude

£ 259 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Bude

Nutrition for Children and Adolescents Course Obesity is fast turning into an "epidemic" disease, not only in adults, but in our children too. It is estimated that up to 15 % of all children in the UK are overweight or obese (Bupa). Whilst up to 34% of all children in the USA are overweight or obese (NPD Group). "Over the last fifty years, there has been a change in the predominant concerns about the diets and health of school aged children. Historically, the focus has been on the provision of sufficient nutrients and energy in relation to current and future needs, but providing dietary balance and encouraging less sedentary lifestyles are now viewed as the main priorities". British Nutrition Foundation With the exception of very young children (4 - 6 years old), between 40-69% of children in Britain are largely inactive, spending less than one hour a day participating in activities of moderate intensity. These findings are also consistent with a number of other recent reports concerning the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in children. This is a situation that is mirrored in adults and is likely to stem from the same fundamental causes.   Like many adults, British children are typically eating less than half the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. One in five (4 -18 year olds) eat no fruit at all during an average week. Poor eating and poor physical activity habits in childhood may increase the risk of health problems in later in life. The diet of a child is a factor, to varying degrees, in the development of a number of diseases, either in childhood itself or during adult life, such as obesity, iron deficiency anaemia, dental caries, coronary heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis and cancer. There is some evidence to suggest...

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bude (Cornwall)
Stonebridge House, Ocean View Road, EX23 8ST

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Nutrition

Course programme

Syllabus

Introduction

What is nutrition?

Brief overview of nutrition history

Overview of the nutrition process

Essential nutrients & macronutrients

Enzymes

Vitamins, fatty acids and minerals

The western diet

Gastrointestinal disorders

Immune system and nutrition

Obesity

Attention deficit disorder w/wo hyperactivity

Autism spectrum disorder

Functional foods

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs.

Nutrition for Children and Adolescents

£ 259 + VAT