Nutrition Consulting Diploma

Busy lifestyles and evolving food technology has led to a fundamental change in eating habits over the past 100 years. The adoption of unhealthy eating habits, and more people eating food that has little nutritional value, has led to mass scale and a rise in obesity and other related health conditions.

A recent study by the UK government found that 28% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight, an alarming statistic which both highlights the issue and explains the current demand for help and support in this area.

If you are passionate about helping shape people into more healthy lifestyles, then this course would be a perfect choice for you.

During this level 3 Nutrition Consulting Diploma, you will study nutrition and eating habits, and how they can aid healthy weight loss or gain, and improve metabolism and the immune system. You’ll study food science concepts in detail, which will give you the foundations on which to base your own consultancy business, should you wish to follow this rewarding career path further..

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course Benefits

Split into 7 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of nutrition and healthy eating, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

This course will:

• Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work and career.
• Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.

Modules

Unit 1: Introduction to Nutrition and Diet

• What is nutrition?
• What is a nutrition consultant?
• The Nutrition Society
• Diet and its components
• Dietary value
• Macronutrients & micronutrients

Unit 2: Weight and Nutrition

• What is weight management?
• Weight gain
• Weight loss
• Maintaining a healthy weight

Unit 3: The Role of Fluids

• Hydration, dehydration and overhydration

Unit 4: Veganism vs Carnivore

• Veganism
• The Carnivore Diet

Unit 5: Health Problems and Eating Disorders

• Nutrition and related health conditions
• Eating disorders

Unit 6: Creating a Diet Plan

• Dietary Assessment
• Creating a Diet Plan

Unit 7: Gaining Clients

• Setting up your Nutrition Consultant Business
• Marketing your nutrition consulting business

Counselling Facts

The BACP conducted a survey to understand additional detail relating to the use of counselling services:

• 28% of the UK population will at some point use counselling services
• 54% of people say that their family member, friend, work college or themselves have consulted a counsellor
• Stress levels across the UK are increasing, with 48% of people feeling more stress than they did five years ago
• Depression and Anxiety are the main causes for the use of counselling services.

*These are the results of the most recent survey conducted in 2014.

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

No prior knowledge or skills in counselling is needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.