Overview
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of nutrition, dieting and healthy eating
- Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between food, nutrition and health
- Learn about the role of macronutrients, micronutrients and their benefits
- Explore the functions of vitamins and minerals, which are essential for long life
- Broaden your understanding of the role and functions of the digestive and metabolic systems
- Learn about the various ways of detoxifying the body and how toxins harm the body
- Know what foods constitute a healthy, balanced diet and how to incorporate them into your meals
- Develop your nutritional understanding of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and sugars
- Familiarise with the average requirements for energy and nutrients in men, women and children
Who is this course for?
This endorsed diploma is ideal for those who want to incorporate healthy eating into their everyday lives and develop a better understanding of the science behind nutrition. It is also suitable for those who are looking to fast-track a career in this field. Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible virtual classroom modules that you can study at your own convenience.
Requirements
Our Diet and Nutrition is open to all from all academic backgrounds, and there are no specific requirements to attend this course. It is compatible and accessible from any device, including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Tablets etc.
Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information, please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement
At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate of achievement by paying the fee of £108. There is an additional £10 postal charge for international students.
Please Note: Euston College is a Course Gate-approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
Certificate of Completion from Euston College
At the successful completion of the course, the learners may order the Certificate of Completion from Course Gate (soft copy) by paying only £2. For the Printed hard copy of the certificate, the learners have to pay £9.
Career Path
On successful completion of this introductory Diet and Nutrition course, you will be able to apply your practical knowledge to create healthy meal plans and improve your heart health by making necessary adjustments to your diet. Related professions in this field include:
- Nutritional Therapist
- Dietitian
- Nutrition Coach/Specialist
- Fitness Coach
- Infant Nutrition Advisor
Course Curriculum
Diet and Nutrition | |||
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 |