Nutrition Diploma Level 5 : Nutritionist course (Health and Nutrition)

Nutrition Advanced Diploma Level 5

Diploma in Diet and Nutrition QLS Level 5. Additional CPD Accredited Nutrition Advanced Diplomawith 150 CPD points available with no extra study. This Nutrition course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Diploma in Diet and Nutrition Level 5 Certificate of Achievement. Explore the increasingly important role of the professional nutrition advisor and build valuable skills for life with this exclusive Diploma in Diet and Nutrition. Discover why it is that qualified nutritionists are in greater demand on a global basis than ever before and begin working towards a rewarding career for life.

Nutrition Advanced Diploma Level 5

All over the world, the general public is becoming increasingly aware of the contribution dietary habits make to overall human health. We are what we eat – the way we approach our daily diets having a marked impact on every aspect of health and wellbeing. The importance of dietary balance has prompted millions of adults on a global basis to begin taking their dietary habits more seriously, proactively monitoring and controlling what goes into their bodies. Nevertheless, it takes the advice and support of professional nutritionists to steer health-conscious individuals in the right direction.

The pace of modern life is making it increasingly difficult for the general public to achieve true dietary balance – the input of capable and qualified nutritionists often making all the difference.

Why study Diet and Nutrition?

This intensive Diploma in Diet & Nutrition provides learners with a comprehensive introduction to one of the world’s most relevant and fascinating contemporary professions. Establishing a strong foundation upon which to build a rewarding lifelong career, course content focuses on key areas of nutrition and dietetics of practical value in a working scenario. Just a few examples of the core topics covered include how various key nutrients affect human health, the role nutrition plays in building and strengthening the immune system, the connection between dietary choices and disease-risk, an overview of detoxification digestion, an introduction to women’s health issues and many more besides.

If looking to take that all important first step into a truly extraordinary field, this exclusive Diploma in Diet & Nutrition could be for you.

Quality Licence Scheme

This Nutrition course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Nutrition Advanced Diploma Level 5

Course Benefits

When studying for an advanced Diploma in Diet & Nutrition with Brentwood Open Learning College, every learner benefits from:

1. All learning materials and supporting documentation required to complete the course provided as standard – no additional expenses or purchases required.
2. Complete flexibility with no deadlines or time restrictions to worry about – ideal for those with active lifestyles and busy schedules.
3. 24/7 access to our exclusive online learning platform, allowing you to study from any location and any device with an Internet connection.
4. The complete commitment of our exclusive tutors and the wider Brentwood Open Learning student support team throughout your studies.

Learning Objectives

With no prior experience or education required, this intensive Diploma in Dietetics & Nutrition has been designed to take first-time newcomers from entry-level to professionally-capable in the course of a single distance-learning program. Nutrition and dietetics are complex and important scientific fields where targeted and in-depth study is required, prior to stepping into a professional position. Our exclusive online diploma provides a comprehensive yet digestible overview of each of the key topics the professional nutritionist must master.

Both for newcomers to the profession and those looking to climb the ladder to higher positions, earning an internationally-recognised qualification from an accredited awarding organization could make all the difference. As part of the learning experience with Brentwood Open Learning College, every learner benefits from the complete support of a professional tutor with unrivalled experience and expertise.

• A solid understanding of the basics of human nutrition
• The confidence to help and advise those with common eating disorders
• A comprehensive grasp of dietary balance and its important to human health
• How to offer help and support to people with different dietary requirements
• The way in which women’s dietary requirements differ throughout life
• A variety of essential weight loss and weight management concepts
• How diet can affect the aging process, internally and externally

Course Outline

This intensive yet digestible Diploma in Dietetics & Nutrition is delivered across 15 modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.

Module 1 - An Overview of Nutrition

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• What is Nutrition?
• What Are Nutrients?
• Units of Energy
• Daily Energy Requirements
• Basal Metabolic Rate
• The Whole Food Nutrition
• Specifics of a whole Food Diet
• Plus more

Module 2 - Basics of Nutrition 1

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Macro-Nutrients
• Types of Carbs
• Protein Intake in the Diet
• Antioxidants and Preservatives
• Terms used on Food Labels
• Plus more

Module 3 - Basics of Nutrition 2

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Micronutrients
• B5 ( Pantothenic Acid)
• B6 ( Pyridoxine)
• B9 ( Folic Acid)
• Minerals
• Health Supplements
• Special Nutrients
• Fibre
• Plus more

Module 4 - Digestion and Detoxification

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• What is Digestion?
• Stress and Digestion
• Detoxification
• Plus more

Module 5 - Eating Disorders

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• What are Eating Disorders?
• Anorexia
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Geophagy
• Disordered Eating
• Eating According to a Set Time
• Eating by Food Types
• Plus more

Module 6 - Balancing the Diet

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Background for a Balanced Diet
• Balanced Diet
• How to Count Calories in Food
• Well-Balanced Die
• Maintaining a Healthy, Balanced Diet
• Plus more

Module 7 - Principles of Healthy Eating

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Choosing the Right Food
• Sources of Protein
• Caffeinated Drinks
• Water/ Fluid
• Different Cooking Methods
• Plus more

Module 8 - Nutrition and the Immune System

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Immune System
• Food Allergies and Sensitivities
• How Allergies Develop
• Symptoms
• Preventing Food Allergies
• Plus more

Module 9 - Diet and Disease

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Plus more

Module 10 - Women’s Health

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Premenstrual Syndrome
• PMS or PMT
• Menopause
• Nutrition
• Osteoporosis
• Plus more

Module 11 - Nutrition Requirement for Different People

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Pregnancy and Lactation
• Stages of Weaning
• Key Nutrients and Dietary Sources
• Importance of a Healthy Diet
• Nutrition Issues
• Problems Associated with Nutrition
• Food Sources of Important Nutrients
• Plus more

Module 12 - Weight Control Management

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Healthy Weight
• Energy Balance
• Counting Calories
• Adopting Active Lifestyles
• Calorie Requirement
• Plus more

Module 13 - Weight Loss Management

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Benefits of Weight Loss
• Weight Loss Motivation
• Psychological Factors
• Basal Metabolic Rate
• Weight Gain
• Other Causes
• Healthy Eating
• Healthy Weight Loss Diet
• Maintaining a Healthy Weight
• Plus more

Module 14 - Anti-ageing formulas

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• The Science of Nutrition
• Antioxidants
• Lymphatic System and Health
• Skin Conditions
• Plus more

Module 15 - The Role of a Nutritionist

This Nutrition module covers the following key topics:

• Psychological Factors
• Barriers to Understanding
• Nutrition Consultation
• Goals and Objectives
• Weight Reduction
• Tools of Trade
• Plus more

Diet and Nutrition Diploma Level 5

This advanced Diploma in Diet & Nutrition is ideally suited to anyone looking to transform a passion for diet and human health into a rewarding career for life. Created with complete flexibility and accessibility in mind, it is suitable for both newcomers to the subject and existing members of the workforce alike. Whether looking to secure your first professional position, climb the career ladder or perhaps start your own diet and nutrition business from scratch, you’ll find the teachings and industry insights within this course invaluable.

Diet and Nutrition Diploma Level 5

Our flexible courses are open to learners on a global basis and are free of both time-restrictions and deadlines. Study in your own time at a pace that suits you from any location with an Internet connection. All course materials are provided as standard and can be accessed 24/7 via our exclusive digital learning platform.

Diet and Nutrition Diploma Level 5

With the help of Brentwood Open Learning College, the career you’ve been dreaming of could be right at your fingertips!

Nutrition

No particular entry requirement.

Option 1

Nutrition Diploma QLS Level 5 endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme

Certificate Fee: £120 + postal charges

Option 2

Nutrition Diploma issued by BOLC

PDF Certificate - FREE

Hard copy - £25 + postal charges

Option 3

CPD Accredited Certificate

(PDF format)=£30

(Hard copy)=£95 + postal charges

*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15

Diet and Nutrition Diploma Level 5

Upon successful completion of our Diploma in Dietetics & Nutrition, candidates may choose to pursue an extensive range of careers including:

• professional nutritionist
• public health nutritionist
• Nutritionist
• community nutritionist
• consultant nutritionist
• nutrition and dietetics researcher
• nutrition consultant
• research nutritionist
• therapeutic nutritionist

Completion Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

CPD Accredited Certificate

Digital certificate - £30

Endorsed Certificate from QLS

Hard copy certificate - £120