Advanced Diploma In Food And Nutrition VRE003

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Advanced Diploma In Food And Nutrition VRE003

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Expand your nutritional knowledge!Thisdiplomaexpands on the subjectof nutrition and health, will give a competitive edge for people wanting to work in the field of Nutrition. It covers essential elements of different areas of nutrition, the human body and health, as well as research projects. COURSE STRUCTURE

Choose eight (8) modules from the list below and must include Research Project I, plus 100 hours of industry meeting. Each module is 100 hours:

1)

  • Introduction to Nutrition
  • The Digestive System
  • Absorption & Enzymes
  • Energy Value and Foods
  • Carbohydrates and Fats
  • Proteins
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Water
  • Nutrient Disorders

2)

  • Cooking And Its Effect On Nutrition
  • Food Processing An…

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Expand your nutritional knowledge!Thisdiplomaexpands on the subjectof nutrition and health, will give a competitive edge for people wanting to work in the field of Nutrition. It covers essential elements of different areas of nutrition, the human body and health, as well as research projects. COURSE STRUCTURE

Choose eight (8) modules from the list below and must include Research Project I, plus 100 hours of industry meeting. Each module is 100 hours:

1)

  • Introduction to Nutrition
  • The Digestive System
  • Absorption & Enzymes
  • Energy Value and Foods
  • Carbohydrates and Fats
  • Proteins
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Water
  • Nutrient Disorders

2)

  • Cooking And Its Effect On Nutrition
  • Food Processing And Its Effect On Nutrition
  • Recommended Daily Intake Of Nutrients
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Planning A Balanced Diet
  • Assessing Nutritional Status & Needs
  • Timing Of Meals & Needs For Special Groups

3)

  • Problems With Eating
  • Dental Problems
  • Fibre and Bowel Diseases
  • Different Ways of Eating
  • Food Toxicity A
  • Food Toxicity B
  • Detoxification/Body Cleansing
  • Consulting/Giving Advice

4)

  • Introduction to Child Nutrition
  • Nutrition for Pre-Pregnancy
  • Nutrition in Pregnancy
  • Nutrition in Infants
  • Nutrition in Childhood
  • Nutritional Concerns
  • Healthy Eating Behaviors
  • Issues in Child Nutrition
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Diet Plans

5)

  • Cells & Tissues - Explains the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues and membranes.
  • The Skeleton - Examines features of the human skeletal system.
  • The Muscular System - Describes the human muscular system, in terms of structure and basic function.
  • The Nervous System - Looks at the human nervous system, in terms of structure and basic functions.
  • Digestion & Excretion - Explains different physiological systems of digestion and excretion in the body.
  • Physiological Systems - Focuses on the different physiological systems of the body.

6)

  • How Nerves Work - how nerves cause reactions in the human body
  • Nerves & Motor Skills - how the nervous system affects motor skill performance
  • Skeletal Muscle - function and structure of skeletal muscle in the human body
  • Muscle Organisation - organisation of muscle tissue in the human body
  • Muscular Movement - mechanics of muscular movement
  • Muscular Development - development of muscular strength and muscular endurance
  • Muscle Flexibility - selecting muscular flexibility exercises
  • Muscles & Posture - significance of muscles to posture and general well being
  • 7)

    • The Science of Blood
    • Blood Pressure
    • Pulmonary Ventilation
    • Gas Exchange & Transport
    • Blood Flow & Gas Transport
    • Cardio Respiratory Control
    • Cardio Respiratory Disease
    • Research Project I
    • Research Project II
    • Research Project III

    8)

    • Introduction to biochemistry
    • Lipids and proteins
    • Enzymes and hormones
    • Nucleic acids
    • Thermo-regulation
    • Carbohydrate metabolism
    • Absorption
    • Acidity and alkalinity
    • Chemical analysis
    • Biochemical applications

    9)

    • Introduction to Human and Sports Nutrition
    • Energy
    • Energy in the Athlete\'s Body
    • The Training Diet
    • The Competition Diet
    • Fluids
    • The Athlete\'s Body Composition
    • Weight Management
    • Training for Size and the Use of Sports Supplements

    10) 100 hours of industry meetings

    11 ) PLUS two other modules of the student\'s choice such as counselling skills and managing a small business.

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