Nutrition is one of the most important factors influencing our health. What you eat influences the way you feel, the way you look, the ability to utilise the energy you do have and your ability to fight off infection and disease. With obesity and health related illnesses on the increase, good nutrition is becoming more and more important for everyone to understand.
This course will give you an understanding of the importance of nutrition for optimum health.
Course Duration: approximately 10 hours.
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Training Objectives and Outcomes
This module covers: The Anatomy of Digestion, Functions of the Digestive System, Sequence of Digestion, Fibre, The Importance of Water.
This module covers: Chemical Composition of Carbohydrates, Simple Carbohydrates, Complex Carbohydrates, Health Problems Associated with Carbohydrates.
This module covers: Proteins and Amino Acids, Sources of Protein, The Role of Protein in the Diet.
This module covers: Definition and Terms, Chemical Composition of Fats, Saturated, Unsaturated Fats, The Role of Fats in the Diet, Cholesterol in Food, Common Health Problems.
This module covers: Essential Vitamins and Minerals the Body Needs, Symptoms of Deficiencies, The Problems of Having too Much.
This module covers: Understanding the Basics and the Difference Between the Glycaemic Index and the Glycaemic Load.
This module covers: Dietary Guidelines, Food Groups and Recommended Daily Servings.
This module covers: Vegetarian, Vegan, Restrictive and Organic Diets, Different Categories of Vegetarianism, Factors That Classify Food as Organic.
This module covers: Impact of Diet on Improving Health, Healthy Habits, Acid/Alkaline Balance, 80/20 Rule.
This module covers: Food Allergies and Intolerances, Recognising Problem Foods, Treating Food Allergies and Intolerances.
This task will help you to look more deeply into your own diet and work out where positive changes can be made.
Conclusive summary of this course.
Multiple Choice Test
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