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:
- All learning materials and supporting documentation required to complete the course provided as standard – no additional expenses or purchases required.
- Complete flexibility with no deadlines or time restrictions to worry about – ideal for those with active lifestyles and busy schedules.
- 24/7 access to our exclusive online learning platform, allowing you to study from any location and any device with an Internet connection.
- 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
