DIETARY ASSESSMENT METHODS (ONLINE)

CALCULATE EERS, USE THE NRVS AND UNDERSTAND DIET DIARIES

Dietary assessment for many is an essential part of the results they gain with clients, so understanding what tool to use, how to apply it, analyse the data and implement changes is vital. If you have ever wonder where to start with a clients diet diary, or wanted to get the most from the time spent on diet analysis, this is the course for you! This short course guides you through weighed and non-weighed diet diary options and their limitations and benefits, through to software to analyse data. You will learn how to calculate information using the Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) such as EER (Estimated Energy Requirements) and nutrient requirements, including case studies to ensure practical application.. Prospectus or why not Get Started Now.

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7 hours of study (all materials are emailed in pdf)

Fitness Australia for 5 CEC points and 3.75 REPs CEC points
Physical Activity Australia: Approximate conversion of 4-8 CECs to PDPs = 2 PDPs
CPE points from ATMS, ANTA and NHAA may be applicable upon request to your registering body. 

All students receive a transcript of results and Certificate of Attainment with relevant accrediting logos.

$125 (inclusive of GST)

Yes for two or more students

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Online: Via PayPal; Visa; Mastercard; Visa Debit; Bank transfer. You do not need a PayPal account to enrol online using a credit card.

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CONTENT

The following is a brief guide to the type of detail and content you will cover in this course:

The ideal tool 
Dietary assessment software 

Types of dietary assessment tools 
A. Weighed food records and food diaries 
B. Non-weighted recording methods 
Food frequency questionnaires 
Examples FFQs currently in use 
24-hour food recall 
Using food servings and dietary guidelines 

Data collect and analysis factors 
Accuracy of collection, recording, interpretation and analysis 
Working with clients and getting the best from them 
Being informed 
Examples of how its done in the industry 

How to calculate Estimated Energy Expenditure (EER) and related requirements 
Steps involved 
Using ranges 
Working examples 

Calculating anthropometric data 
BMI details and Waist-to-hip ratios 
Dietary intake and general observations from diet diary 
Energy requirements (required calories) using NRVs
Ideal macronutrient profile based on current weight 
Energy and nutrient intake check 
Micronutrient result compared to RDI 
Intake timing 

Making changes 
Attitudes and behaviour 

Practical application 
Case studies, practical scenarios, links to relevant sites and reports and surveys