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Nutrition
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Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
200h
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Duration
Flexible
Nutrition - Certificate focuses on relating variety, balance and moderation to a healthy Nutrition plan and explains how healthy balanced diet plans can be developed. You will learn how nutrition plays different roles in human body and will learn about different food groups and their nutritional value. This nutrition course aims to enhance your knowledge on this wide area of Diet and Nutrition. Whether you are looking to improve your job prospects or simply wish to expand your knowledge for further education this Nutrition advisor course is a convenient way to study for an accredited course. The course explains how healthy balanced diet plans can be developed.
Moving on you will learn obesity by examining human energy balance, this will give you deep understanding of our body's metabolism. You will also learn about special dietary requirements , nutrition of groups with special dietary needs at different stages in their lives including; pregnancy, breast feeding, babies and children, young people and the elderly.
The course covers everything from a basic introduction to the concept of nutrition right through to digestion, detoxification, women’s health, the immune system and how diet and nutrition are linked with human disease. On this course you will study two comprehensive units on weight control management and weight loss management. The key differences between healthy and unhealthy weight loss are also introduced and discussed.
This self-paced programme is available 24/7 providing you with the flexibility to train at the pace, location and time of your choosing. Accredited certificate from Ofqual's registered awarding body is available on course completion. College registration, tutor support, course materials and additional supporting material are all included in the course fee.
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About this course
Understand important role nutrition plays in maintaining health
Understand what are macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
Explore micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium
Investigate digestion, detoxification, the immune system and how diet and nutrition are linked with human disease.
Identify the recommended daily allowances
Explore health issues associated with poor diets
Understand the nutritional needs of specific groups
Identify food allergies and intolerances
Gain a practical insight into effective weight management
Identify effective strategies we can use to lose weight and maintain this weight loss
Individuals looking to start a career in nutrition
Health workers, carers, nurses and health consultants at all levels
Existing workers in pursuit of higher positions
Business owners, managers and team leaders
There is no particular entry requirement. We do not ask for any previous qualification or experience. Students of all age and academic background can enrol on this course.
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- Nutrition
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- Accredited
- Balanced Diet
- Diet and nutrition
- Weight loss
- Nutrition Management
- Nutrition Therapy
- Nutritions
- Nutrition Requirements
- Nutrition role
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Course programme
Course Syllabus
This Course Consists of the following units:
Unit 1 - An Overview of Nutrition
Unit 2 - Dietary Nutrition
Unit 3 - The Balanced Diet
Unit 4 - Dietary Requirements
Unit 5 - Eating Disorders
Unit 6 - Weight Loss
Unit 7 - Weight Control
Course Benefits:
- Full Tutor Support
- Self paced, no fixed schedules
- Available to students anywhere in the world
- 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
- Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
- The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
- Online course materials
- Question papers
- Additional Supporting Material
- Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with CPD courses you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.
Nutrition