Nutrition: Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Across the world, health groups are continually pushing for greater awareness of eating disorders. Unfortunately, research also suggests that the prevalence of common eating disorders is at an all-time high. Despite affecting the lives of millions of people of all ages, eating disorders were only recently recognised as genuine illnesses. For those affected, it can be an incredibly difficult reality to accept. Gaining the courage to seek help can be an even bigger challenge. Nevertheless, those who know and understand eating orders at an advanced level are right now changing lives for the better, all over the world. Anyone looking to get ahead in the field of diet and nutrition cannot afford to overlook eating disorders and their catastrophic health implications.

This important tutorial has been designed for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the causes, effects and potential treatments for common eating disorders. Explore some of the reasons why eating disorders manifest in the first place, along with effective preventative measures. Study anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and more. Learn how dieticians and nutritionists are having a positive impact on the lives of so many people battling eating disorders worldwide.

Eating Disorders

Objectives

• understand what is meant by eating disorders.
• Identify common eating disorders and ways to prevent these disorders

Programme Content

Topics:

• What are Eating Disorders?
• Common Eating Disorders
• Factors that Cause Eating Disorders
• How to Avoid or Prevent an Eating Disorder
• Treatment for Eating Disorders
• Anorexia
• Main Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa:
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Geophagy
• Eating According to a Set Time
• Eating by Food Types

Course Benefits:

• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
• Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials.

Course Material

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

• Online course materials
• Question papers
• Additional Supporting Material
• Useful Links

Course assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.

Tutor Support

When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.

• Confident , self motivated and passionate candidates
• Nurses, cares and health workers seeking for CPD
• Nutrition advisors looking to expand knowledge and skills
• Candidates looking to enhance their CVs
• Anyone interested in developing knowledge about nutrition

No prior knowledge is required to take this Course.

*Note: This CPD Unit is offered on special discounted price on REED only and does not include awarding body accreditation charges. At the end of the unit, learner can claim CPD Accredited certificate by paying £35 accreditation fee and postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK).

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