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Accredited nutrition courses and programs for career planning, professional development and personal use, including exemptions and direct pathway into the a Advanced Diploma of Nutrition, now with option to gain VETAB Statement of Attainment for unit "Provide Basic Dietary Advice' |
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Why choose our nutrition course over others? Simple! Unlike many other courses ours are written and devised by some of Australia's leading nutrition, health, sporting and education experts, all with a proven history in their fields. You learn from the best in the industry and receive benefits from our strong industry affiliations with companies such as Sanitarium, Huggies, Parents Centre NZ, the Sea Eagles and dozens of education centres around Australia and New Zealand. Ideal for personal or professional use, you are not likely to find a course as comprehensive and well priced as this one. Excellent as an insight into the science of nutrition, especially if you are considering studying at a tertiary level. This nutrition course covers the foundation of nutrition knowledge, but also challenges many beliefs and theories so that students can gain a critical and balanced view of nutrition and diet. You will cover WHO policy through to perspectives that challenge current ideas such as the Harvard Healthy Eating pyramid that encompasses wholistic knowledge about healthy lifestyles. Your nutrition course pack includes everything you need, 350 page text, student manual (with details of our easy access support) and optional password protected online facilities with extensive policy, reports, tip sheets and links so you can take your learning as far as you choose. Also included is an extensive CD of resources (including our very populat nutrition tip sheets now seen throughout the world), assessment and reply paid envelope, additional nutrition booklets and manuals plus a module-by-module study guide which helps you to apply your knowledge to diets, products and more. Your study guide will also help you pace yourself through the course and ensure you have picked up on the focus areas. Duration: 34 hours of study (2 hours per week over 17 weeks - flexible)
Accreditation: Nationally recognised VETAB Statement of Attainment is now available; 30* CPE points from ATMS, Nationally Accredited by Fitness Australia for 15 CEC points, 37.5 CECs from REPs NZ, 18 CPE points from NHAA, continuing education points from REPS for NZ Fitness Professionals (TBA), and may be eligible for PME points (AAMT) Pathway to an Advanced Diploma of Nutrition or the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Covering elements and units of the Health Training Package:
Assessment: Open-book with a optional section for diet diary case study. Specific to this course, this diet diary optional question is your opportunity to have your diet checked by a professional nutritionist or to test your skills dietary assessment skills. Corporate packages available |
$350 Australian residents only
New Zealand residents enrol via Absolute Health
International student enrolment or Download an application or enrol on the phone on 02 9400 9759
DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE: The Accredited Certificate of Diet and Nutrition An introduction to nutrition and diet Nutrition and diet Current Australian dietary trends and Dietary Guidelines for Australians The five food groups Rules and principles of a good diet - going beyond the guidelines Classification of nutrients: Macronutrients and micronutrients
The digestive system Basic concepts and functions of digestion The digestive system
Carbohydrates: Sugars, complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre The structure of carbohydrates Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates Heath effects and recommended intakes of carbohydrates Recommended intakes of simple sugars Sugars in the Australian diet Soft drink consumption and sugar intake Reading food labels for sugar content Nutrition information Total sugars vs. added sugars Ways to reduce sugar intake in the diet Health effects of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre Recommended intakes of complex carbohydrates Ways to increase dietary fibre intake in the diet Carbohydrate deficiency Focus Point on blood sugar balance and the Glycaemic Index (GI) of food
Protein and amino acids The structure of protein Essential and non-essential amino acids Digestion and absorption of proteins Heath effects and recommended intakes of protein Protein quality Net protein utilization of protein Limiting amino acids Protein complementation Digestion and absorption of proteins Focus Point on vegetarian diets
Dietary fats (lipids) The structure of triglycerides Classification of dietary fats (saturated and unsaturated fats) Digestion and absorption dietary fat Heath effects and recommended intakes of dietary fats Essential fatty acids Trans-fatty acids Dietary sources of fat Recommended intakes of dietary fats Reducing fat(s) in the diet
Focus Point on vegetarian diets
Vitamins Recommended Daily Intakes (RDIs) Classification of dietary fats (saturated and unsaturated fats) Heath effects and recommended intakes of dietary fats The fat-soluble vitamins - A and beta-carotene, D, E and K Trans-fatty acids
Water and minerals Recommended intakes of dietary fats Reducing fat(s) in the dietWater requirements Focus Point on dietary fat and cholesterol Minerals Calcium Functions of calcium in the body The water-soluble vitamins - B group vitamins and vitamin C
Magnesium Calcium Magnesium and high blood pressure Dietary sources of magnesium Sodium and hypertension Chloride, , potassium, phosphorus, sulfur Trace minerals Chromium, copper, fluoride, manganese, molybdenum, selenium Iodine - deficiency and toxicity Iron - deficiency and toxicity Forms of dietary iron Iron supplementation Dietary sources of iron Chloride, , potassium, phosphorus, sulfur Functions of zinc in the body Chromium, copper, fluoride, manganese, molybdenum, selenium Common body signals of micronutrient deficiencies Focus Point on nutritional supplements
Energy balance (calories and kilojoules) Iron - deficiency and toxicity Energy balance Energy in: Caloric value of foods The caloric value of macronutrients Recommended ratios of nutrients Calculating kilojoules Energy out: Components of energy expenditure and calculating daily caloric requirements Zinc Thermogenesis Physical activity Common body signals of micronutrient deficiencies Energy expenditure calculations
Nutrition for athletes and the very active Fitness and physical activity The sporting diet Hydration and dehydration Food and sport Conversion of fuels in the body Aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise Energy producing systems in the body ATP, lactic acid and PC Fuels: Preferred fuels and body stores Energy costs of various physical activities Importance of timing
Protein food and energy Maintaining fat-free mass/body mass Timing and quality Protein diets and fads Focus point on supplements and ergonomic aids Aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise
Body composition, health and weight loss Body mass index (BMI) Body composition and body fat distribution Waist to hip ratio Overweight, body shape, diet and health Cardiovascular disease Diabetes
Cancer Food choices The psychology of weight loss Strategies for fat loss Exercise and fat burning – the when, how and why Focus Point on menu planning for specific health conditions Food
safety Cooking frozen foods Cleanliness and safety Additives Additive groups and functions Food additives and health Exercise and fat burning – the when, how and why Pesticides Organic food facts Tips to reduce your exposure Food and bugs
Nutrition for infants
and children (Written
by Huggies Baby Club Nutritionist and a team of consultants)
Introducing solids
Dietary
recommendations, growth and development
Carbohydrate: How much
should our children consume?
Problems with low fat diets in young children Protein requirements for the young Dietary requirements of fruit, vegetables and legumes
Fluid Nutrition for the over 50's The importance of nutrition in the latter years The process of ageing What happens to our bodies with age? Nutritional requirements for older adults Dietary guidelines for older Australian Energy requirements in older people Carbohydrates, fibre, protein, fat Micronutrients Vitamin D, B6, iron, calcium Sodium in the spotlight Fluids Nutritional status of older adults Health benefits of improved nutrition/ health and nutrition Cardiovascular disease (CVD) Hypertension Body mass and physical activity Body weight Physical activity and exercise for the over 50s
Bone and joint issues
Cancer Constipation Eye disease Immunity Nutrition and behaviour Food safety Drug nutrient interactions Use of dietary supplements Meal planning Ideas on improving meals and nutrients in meals
Sample Meal Plan
Dietary assessment Dietary assessment methods - 24-hour recall, diet diaries, frequency questionairres Using food servings for dietary analysis Food pyramids and healthy eating The main messages Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Making changes Attitudes and behaviour Self-worth and self-competence Self-llimiting behaviours
Overweight, obesity,
dieting and physical activity in childhood Special topics offered also include: |
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