Diet and Nutrition Diploma

Academy for Health & Fitness

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*** Course Curriculum ***

Here is the curriculum breakdown of the Diet and Nutrition Diploma course:

Module 01: Introduction to Diet and Nutrition

• Definition of Diet, Nutrients and Nutrition
• Relationship between Diet and Nutrition
• Importance of Diet and Nutrition

Module 02: Macronutrients

• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Macro Range
• Macronutrients Calculator

Module 03: Micronutrients

• Vitamins
• Classification of Vitamins
• Minerals
• Vitamins and Minerals as Antioxidants
• Preserving Vitamin Content in Food
• Water
• Dietary Supplements

Module 04: Food Consumption Trends in the UK

• Consumption Trends
• UK Recent Trends in Food Consumption and Attitudes
• Different Drivers of Food Consumption Practice

Module 05: Nutrition for Pregnant Women

• Nutrition Prior to Pregnancy
• Nutrient Needs during Pregnancy
• Folate and Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D and Calcium for Bones
• Common Nutrition-Related Concerns of Pregnancy
• Practices to Avoid
• Breastfeeding

Module 06: Nutrition for Children

• Nutrient Needs during Infancy
• Breast Milk
• Protective Factors in Breast Milk
• Infant Formula Milk
• Introducing First Foods
• Infant Development and Recommended Foods
• Sample Menu for a 1-Year-Old
• Energy and Nutrient Needs
• Children’s Food Choices

Module 07: Diet and Nutrition for Adolescence and Adulthood

• Nutrition during Adolescence
• Growth and Development during Adolescence
• Energy and Nutrient Needs during Adolescence
• Iron Recommendations during Adolescence
• Food Choices and Healthy Habits of Teenagers
• Relevance of Diet Quality for Puberty Timing
• Nutrition and Longevity- Adulthood
• Nutrition-Related Concerns during Late Adulthood
• Nutrient Supplements for Older Adults
• Food Choices and Eating Habits of Older Adults
• The Effects of Drugs on Nutrients

Module 08: Diet and Nutrition for Fitness and Sports- Part 1

• Relationship between Nutrition and Fitness
• Energy Sources for Muscle Use
• Anaerobic Pathway
• Aerobic Pathway
• Specialised Functions of Skeletal Muscle
• Power Food: Dietary Advice for Athletes

Module 09: Diet and Nutrition for Fitness and Sports- Part 2

• Power Food: Dietary Advice for Athletes
• Iron Deficiency Impairs Performance
• Calcium Intake Attention
• A Focus on Fluid Needs
• Fluid Replacement Strategies
• Specialised Dietary Advice for before, during, and after Endurance Exercise

Module 10: Metabolism, Digestion & Absorption

• Enzymes
• Classification of Enzymes
• Metabolic Pathways
• The Role of ATP in Metabolism
• Digestion and Absorption

Module 11: Weight Control Management

• Energy Balance
• Energy Measurement
• How to Determine Weight
• Body Composition
• Obesity
• Weight Control and Dieting

Module 12: Ketogenic Diet

• Introduction to Ketogenic Diet
• Types of Ketogenic Diet
• Ketosis and Ketones
• Foods Included in a Ketogenic Diet
• Ketogenic Diet Supplements
• 1-week Sample Keto Meal Plan
• The Pros and Cons of Ketogenic Diet

Module 13: Digestive System Disorders

• Disorders of the Mouth
• Disorders of Oesophagus: Hiatal Hernia
• Disorders of Stomach: Peptic Ulcer
• Disorders of the Intestines
• Dietary Fibre Intake

Module 14: Nutrition for Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases

• Obesity Prevention Versus Treatment
• Nutrition in Preventing Coronary Heart Diseases
• Nutritional Management during Cancer
• Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis

Module 15: The Role of Nutritionist

• The Qualities of a Good Nutritionist
• Barriers to Understanding
• The Tools in a Nutritionists Belt

Assessment Process

Once you have completed all the modules in the Diet and Nutrition Diploma course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed this course.

Anyone interested in learning more about the topic is advised to take this course. This course is open to everybody.

You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course.

After completing this course, you are to start your career or begin the next phase of your career.

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