Course Outline

This intensive yet digestible Diploma in Dietetics & Nutrition is delivered across 15 modules –Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.

Module 1 - An Overview of Nutrition

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• What is Nutrition?
• What Are Nutrients?
• Units of Energy
• Daily Energy Requirements
• Basal Metabolic Rate
• The Whole Food Nutrition
• Specifics of a whole Food Diet
• Plus more

Module 2 - Basics of Nutrition 1

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Macro-Nutrients
• Types of Carbs
• Protein Intake in the Diet
• Antioxidants and Preservatives
• Terms used on Food Labels
• Plus more

Module 3 - Basics of Nutrition 2

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Micronutrients
• B5 ( Pantothenic Acid)
• B6 ( Pyridoxine)
• B9 ( Folic Acid)
• Minerals
• Health Supplements
• Special Nutrients
• Fibre
• Plus more

Module 4 - Digestion and Detoxification

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• What is Digestion?
• Stress and Digestion
• Detoxification
• Plus more

Module 5 - Eating Disorders

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• What are Eating Disorders?
• Anorexia
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Geophagy
• Disordered Eating
• Eating According to a Set Time
• Eating by Food Types
• Plus more

Module 6 - Balancing the Diet

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Background for a Balanced Diet
• Balanced Diet
• How to Count Calories in Food
• Well-Balanced Die
• Maintaining a Healthy, Balanced Diet
• Plus more

Module 7 - Principles of Healthy Eating

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Choosing the Right Food
• Sources of Protein
• Caffeinated Drinks
• Water/ Fluid
• Different Cooking Methods
• Plus more

Module 8 - Nutrition and the Immune System

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Immune System
• Food Allergies and Sensitivities
• How Allergies Develop
• Symptoms
• Preventing Food Allergies
• Plus more

Module 9 - Diet and Disease

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Plus more

Module 10 - Women’s Health

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Premenstrual Syndrome
• PMS or PMT
• Menopause
• Nutrition
• Osteoporosis
• Plus more

Module 11 - Nutrition Requirement for Different People

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Pregnancy and Lactation
• Stages of Weaning
• Key Nutrients and Dietary Sources
• Importance of a Healthy Diet
• Nutrition Issues
• Problems Associated with Nutrition
• Food Sources of Important Nutrients
• Plus more

Module 12 - Weight Control Management

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Healthy Weight
• Energy Balance
• Counting Calories
• Adopting Active Lifestyles
• Calorie Requirement
• Plus more

Module 13 - Weight Loss Management

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Benefits of Weight Loss
• Weight Loss Motivation
• Psychological Factors
• Basal Metabolic Rate
• Weight Gain
• Other Causes
• Healthy Eating
• Healthy Weight Loss Diet
• Maintaining a Healthy Weight
• Plus more

Module 14 - Anti-ageing formulas

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• The Science of Nutrition
• Antioxidants
• Lymphatic System and Health
• Skin Conditions
• Plus more

Module 15 - The Role of a Nutritionist

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Psychological Factors
• Barriers to Understanding
• Nutrition Consultation
• Goals and Objectives
• Weight Reduction
• Tools of Trade
• Plus more

Guided Learning Hours:

180 Hours

 

Assessment:

60% Theory

40% Internals

Grade:

50% Pass

60% Merit

80% Distinction