We are constantly bombarded by the media with hints and tips for sensible eating habits and the need for eating healthy foods, and it can often seem contradictory. So how do we make sense of it all?
This online Diet and Nutrition course is aimed at enabling students to give clear, concise and no-nonsense diet and nutrition advice, and to educate others on health and wellbeing through diet and nutrition.
Diet & Nutrition Course Syllabus
The digestive system
Lifestyle & its effects on diet
Digestion and absorption of foods
The concept of healthy eating
Consultation & record cards
Food energy values
The Nutrient groups
Metabolism & exercise
The balanced diet
Deficiencies & disorders
Sources & functions of the nutrient groups
RDAs and RNAs
Meal planning & population groups
Allergies & intolerances
This course has been accredited by Online Academies. On successful completion of this course you will be able to download or print off a PDF of your Online Academies Certificate (please note: you will also be given the opportunity to have a hard copy of the certificate printed off and posted out to you for a small additional charge). If you would like to view a sample of the certificate, please click here.
Online Academy work with Quality Licence Scheme (Quality Licence Scheme). The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
At the conclusion of each module there is a multiple choice question assessment. This will help you remember the main points of the lesson and act as a check that you have retained the essential knowledge and understanding of that particular section. The results can be seen instantaneously and you can correct wrong answers. When the result is satisfactory you can progress to the next module.
Once you have successfully completed all the modules for your course you will be awarded:
A Diploma issued by Online Academies