DIET AND NUTRITION DIPLOMA

To allow candidates to recognise and understand health balanced diets and the complications of imbalances and deficiencies.  This qualification gives the candidate a thorough knowledge of diet and nutrition theory to help with in depth consultations for therapy treatments but not to make dietary plans for clients.

COURSE DETAILS

Entry Level:

Holistic/Body/Complementary Therapy Diploma

Duration:  

September - January
Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm

Awarding Body:

ITEC

Examination(s): 

One multiple choice paper 45 mins
Presentation of 20 case studies

Course Content:  

Carbohydrates
Care of food
Cholesterol
Common anti-nutrients/toxins
Common health disorders which may be associated with food and diet
Current trends and new concepts in nutrition
Diabetes
Digestive system
Effects of pollution
Fats/lipids
Minerals
Nutritional terms
Obesity, anorexia and bulimia
Proteins
Refined and unrefined foods
Roughage/fibre
Vitamins/anti-oxidants
Water
Health & Hygiene
Food Intolerance
Probiotics