Diploma in Diet & Nutrition (Recognised by the Complementary Medical Association)

Course Synopsis :
Oxford Distance Learning offer this detailed course for students looking to study Diet and Nutrition in depth, with a view to becoming a diet and nutrition therapist. The course looks in detail at the systems of the human body through to the scientific composition of foods. The course is clear in explanation, and will give the student a confident education of the subject from which to advise clients.

Course Content :

The biochemistry of nutrition
Anatomy
Energy derived from foods
Physiology
Nutrition and specific society group types
Eating patterns
Diet deficiencies
Anorexia
Diabetics
Ayurvedic nutrition
Digestion and elimination
Assessment and planning
Client interviewing
Community differences
The practitioner
Report taking
Support systems
Goal setting
Malnutrition and obesity
Carbohydrates, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

Entry Requirements :
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours :
135 hours (variable by student commitment)

Assessment Method :
Continuous graded assessment

Qualification :
Diploma in Diet and Nutrition

What's Included :
All materials to enable you to successfully complete your diploma, postage and packing, unlimited full tutor support, certification upon completion.

Course Fee :
£195.00