Overview
The Nutrition and Health course will inform and guide you in understanding the importance of food to a healthy lifestyle. You will learn the pros and cons of the major food groups and how to balance well-being with sensible choices regarding exercise and weight management.
This is a unique training program that will benefit both yourself and others if applied to a working role in the health industry. You will also come to appreciate how age and eating disorders can severely impact the nutritional input from food, as well as essential information around catering and cooking hygiene.
In finishing the course, you will have obtained the fundamental skills to construct an appropriately healthy diet for yourself and clients. This will make you extremely viable for work as an official nutritionist or social care contributor.
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Text/Video lessons
- Online study materials
How is the course assessed?
To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
Who is This course for?
This course is highly useful for those who wish to start a career as a nutritionist or health advisor. However, it is also recommended for those individuals who just want to craft a healthy lifestyle or advise others on their wellbeing. No previous experience is needed, and you will earn certification which can help secure a role in the health or catering industry.
Requirements
The Nutrition and Health course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Career Path
On completion of this course, you will receive accreditation to show your acquired knowledge in understanding nutrition and health. This can lead to a lucrative career working as a dietician, trainer, or nutritionist, and even an advantage in preventing disease or illness.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Basics of Food and Nutrition | |||
Basics of Food and Nutrition | 00:15:00 | ||
Module 2: Macronutrients: Classification & Functions of Carbohydrates | |||
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates | 00:20:00 | ||
Module 3: Macronutrients: Classification & Functions of Lipids and Proteins | |||
Macronutrients: Lipids and Proteins | 00:25:00 | ||
Module 4: Micronutrients I & II | |||
Micronutrients I | 00:10:00 | ||
Micronutrients II | 00:20:00 | ||
Module 5: Digestion and Absorption | |||
Digestion and Absorption | 00:15:00 | ||
Module 6: Detoxification | |||
Detoxification | 00:25:00 | ||
Module 7: Healthy & Balanced Diet and Food Labelling | |||
Balanced Diet | 00:10:00 | ||
Food labelling | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 8: Average Requirements for Energy and Nutrients | |||
Nutrition Requirements | 00:15:00 | ||
Module 9: Food Intolerances and Allergies | |||
Food Intolerances and Allergies | 00:15:00 | ||
Module 10: Health Conditions: Heart Disease, Cancer & Diabetes | |||
Health Conditions: Diabetes | 00:15:00 | ||
Health Conditions: Heart disease | 00:15:00 | ||
Health Conditions: Cancer | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 11: Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Eating Problems & Treatments | |||
Healthy Weight | 00:15:00 | ||
Eating Problems | 00:15:00 | ||
Module 12: Women’s Health Care & Common Concerns During Pregnancy | |||
Women’s Health | 00:10:00 | ||
Common Concerns during Pregnancy | 00:20:00 | ||
Module 13: Nutrition for the Baby & Special Foods | |||
Nutrition for the Baby | 00:15:00 | ||
Some Special Foods | 00:05:00 | ||
Module 14: Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence | |||
Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence | 01:00:00 | ||
Module 15: Nutrition During Adulthood and Middle Age | |||
Nutrition During Adulthood and Middle Age | 00:20:00 | ||
Module 16: Nutrition for Older Adults | |||
Nutrition for Older Adults | 00:30:00 | ||
Module 17: Improving Foods for Better Nutrition | |||
Improving Foods for Better Nutrition | 01:00:00 | ||
Module 18: Superfoods and Trusted Nutrition Web Sites | |||
Superfoods and Trusted Nutrition Websites | 00:20:00 | ||
Mock Exam | |||
Mock Exam – Nutrition and Health | 00:20:00 | ||
Final Exam | |||
Final Exam – Nutrition and Health | 00:20:00 |
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Enjoyed this course, very knowledgable and i found it really interesting. learnt a lot of new things 🙂
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