Course Overview

Are you looking to gain the fundamental skills to become a qualified nutritionist or dietitian? Do you want to build a better relationship with food and improve your eating habits? Then the Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma is for you.

This course is packed with essential information taken from professional nutritional studies to give you an in-depth scientific understanding of nutrition and dieting. It explores the impact of a poor diet on health and the immune system, the secrets to healthy, skin, hair and nails, plus much more.

You’ll explore the classifications and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals, macronutrients and micronutrients, deepening your understanding of the psychological, social and physiological functions of food and the impact of eating disorders on the body. You’ll also find nutritional advice for pregnant women and new mothers, with tips on breastfeeding, caffeine and alcohol intake.

Key Topics to Be Covered

• The differences between macronutrients and micronutrients
• The psychological, social and physiological functions of food
• How the body stores energy and fights against diseases
• The functions of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and lipids
• How a poor diet impacts health and causes weight gain
• Foods for healthy skin, hair and nails
• Tips for losing weight after your baby and foods to avoid when breastfeeding
• An introduction to eating disorders and their impact on the body

Learning Outcomes

• Learn the science behind dieting, healthy eating and nutrition
• Understand the social, psychological and physiological functions of food
• Learn how food provides energy, protects against diseases and regulates body processes
• Identify the differences between micronutrients and macronutrients, including their benefits
• Gain a clear understanding of how nutrition impacts health and aids weight loss
• Broaden your knowledge of the classifications and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, fats and proteins
• Deepen your understanding of the different types of vitamins and minerals and their functions
• Fast track your career as a nutritionist, dietitian or nutrition coach with an accredited qualification

Your Path to Success

The Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma is an essential qualification for anyone looking to carve a career in this industry. This training particularly applies to those who wish to work in the following professions:

• Dietitian
• Nutritionist
• Nutrition Coach
• Fitness instructor

Skills You Will Gain

• Meal planning
• Goal-setting
• Motivation
• Scientific knowledge of nutrition

Is This Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma Course Right for You?

This comprehensive training course is designed for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of the science behind dieting and nutrition, including those who are looking to kickstart a career in the health and fitness industry. There are no specific entry requirements for this course, which can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis.

Certification

Upon passing the course, you will receive proper certification that is accredited by IAO and CPD and universally accepted. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for PDF and £29 for hardcopy certificate or both for £39.