Dietitian Practitioner and Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner Course
Vivid Studies
Summary
Overview
Overweight and obesity are two of the biggest health concerns today. Both diseases are characterised by excessive body fat brought about by a number of factors, including poor diet, inactivity, existing health conditions and medications, emotional issues, and genetics. They are also known to cause other serious complications and diseases that will require long-term and continued treatment and support.
One of the best means to prevent and address overweight in obesity is to engage in proper diet and regular exercise. Both dietitians and clinical weight loss practitioners can provide professional guidance and advice on these matters, so as to ensure safe and effective weight loss journey for anyone interested to lose weight. Stepping into either roles demand extensive knowledge of food science and nutrition, supplementation, different health conditions, and training and exercise, among others.
CPD
Description
This course covers many of the concepts and aspects that are integral to both dietitian and clinical weight loss practitioner professions. It aims to augment your understanding of different weight issues and the approaches and interventions professionals use for their prevention and management.
The course will examine in detail the essentials of diet and nutrition, training and exercise, and weight control. It will also also take you through the process of diet assessment and planning and acquaint you with the strategies for obesity and weight management. In addition, the course will teach you ways to incorporate appropriate training routines into into a weight loss programme, so as to achieve healthy and sustainable results.
Modules
- Basics of Diet and Nutrition
- The Right Approach to Dieting
- Carbs, Gat, and Protein: Understanding How They Work
- Setting Dieting Priorities and Goals
- Safe Approaches to Cut Back Calories
- The Process of Digestion
- Thirst and Its Variations
- What is Food Intolerance?
- Benefits of Nutrient-Dense Food
- The Role of Insulin in the Body
- Diet and Infections and Intestinal Parasites
- Alcohol and Its Pros and Cons
- The Dangers of Free Radicals and Oxidation
- The Relation Between Agriculture and Health
- Healthy Approaches to Control Weight
- The Role of Carbohydrates in Weight Control
- How to Maintain the Body’s Nutritional Balance
- Planning for Good Weight Loss Diet
- Exercise and Psychology
- Emotional Triggers and Their Effects on Lifestyle
- Creating Healthy Eating Plans
- Understanding Obesity
- Steps to Maintain a Healthy Body Weight
- How Metabolism Works
- Hormones and How They Affect Weight
- Creating Strong Rapport with Clients
- Administering Tests and Assessments
- Perform a Client Health Evaluation
- Calculating BMI
- Conducting Skinfold Tests
- Goals and Objectives Setting
- Prioritising Wellness
- Putting a Realistic Timeline
- Paying Attention to Calorie Intake
- Unhealthy Foods to Avoid
- Strategies for Short- and Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance
- Incorporating Different Types of Training into a Weight Loss Programme
- Obesity Prevention Through Medical Approaches
- Facts About Obesity and Surgery
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