Nutrition Consultant

Nutrition Consultant

A well balanced diet is essential for the human body to work at its best. During this home learning nutrition course, students will be taught the importance of having a balanced diet and also how to inform others.

•     What constitutes a balanced diet?
•     You will understand the different types of dietary needs
•     This course will enable you to become confident in giving advice
•     Promote healthier eating and evaluating diets
•     Become a Nutritionist and join a growing and exciting industry

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Students can gain membership to The Nutrition Society. Membership includes;

•     Subscription to the Society's journals
•     Exchange ideas and speak to fellow members
•     Receive regular updates

Course Content

Module 1: Principles of a balanced diet

•     Nutrients in our food
•     How much do we need of each nutrient?
•     Energy balance
•     A 'healthy' diet - Government guidelines

Module 2: Special dietary needs

•     The Eatwell plate
•     Babies
•     Toddlers
•     School childrens (ages 4-10)
•     Adolescents (ages 11-18)
•     Adults
•     Pre-conception
•     Pregnancy
•     Older adults
•     The national diet and nutrition survey

Module 3: How certain diets can affect health

•     Food intolerances and dietary adequacy
•     Food allergies
•     Low income and dietary adequacy
•     Dietary differences in a multi cultural society
•     Vegetarian and Vegan diets

Module 4: Contemporary food issues and their impact on diet

•     Food additives
•     Convenience and fast food

Module 5: Food hygiene and safety

•     Storage of foods
•     Preparation
•     Food safety for vunerable groups
•     Food labelling

Module 6: Supporting people to change their diet and food choices

•     What are the influences for eating?
•     Considering food habits, attitudes and behaviours in the process of helping people change
•     Practical suggestions to improve the overall balance of a meal.