ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN FOOD AND NUTRITION VRE003

Nutrition Diploma Home Study Course

This Associate Diploma is internationally recognised by IARC

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is made up of the following 100 hour long modules:

1.      Nutrition I

There are nine lessons in this course, each requiring about 10 hours work by the student. Emphasis is placed on understanding the body, the food we eat & it's affects, our mental, emotional health (state of mind), and physical health.

The nine lessons are as follows:

1. Introduction to Nutrition
2. The Digestive System
3. Absorption & Enzymes
4. Energy Value and Foods
5. Carbohydrates and Fats
6. Proteins
7. Vitamins and Minerals
8. Water
9. Nutrient Disorders

2.      Nutrition II

This course is divided into eight lessons as follows:.

1. Cooking And Its Effect On Nutrition
2. Food Processing And Its Effect On Nutrition
3. Recommended Daily Intake Of Nutrients
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Planning A Balanced Diet
7. Assessing Nutritional Status & Needs
8. Timing Of Meals & Needs For Special Groups

3.      Nutrition III

This course is divided into eight lessons as follows:.

1. Problems With Eating
2. Dental Problems
3. Fibre and Bowel Diseases
4. Different Ways of Eating
5. Food Toxicity A
6. Food Toxicity B
7. Detoxification/Body Cleansing
8. Consulting/Giving Advice

4.      Food and Beverage Management

This has nine lessons as follows

1. Human Nutrition
2. Cooking
3. Kitchen and Food Management
4. Planning a menu
5. Alcaholic Beverages
6. Tea, Coffee and non alcoholic Beverages
7. Scope & Nature of Catering Services
8. Personnel Management, waiter/waitress skills, restaurant staffing, kitchen staff, etc.
9. Managing Catering Servicing

5.    Sports Nutrition

There are 9 lessons as follows:

1. Introduction to Human and Sports Nutrition
2. Energy
3. Energy in the Athlete’s Body
4. The Training Diet
5. The Competition Diet
6. Fluids
7. The Athlete’s Body Composition
8. Weight Management
9. Training for Size and the Use of Sports Supplements

6.  Children's Nutrition

There are 10 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Introduction to Child Nutrition
2. Nutrition for Pre-Pregnancy
3. Nutrition in Pregnancy
4. Nutrition in Infants
5. Nutrition in Childhood
6. Nutritional Concerns
7. Healthy Eating Behaviours
8. Issues in Child Nutrition
9. Childhood Obesity
10. Diet Plans

7. Human Biology 1A

There are 6 lessons as follows:

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

8.      Human Biology II

There are 8 lessons as follows:

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

9.      Human Biology III

There are 7 lessons as follows:

1. The Science of Blood
2. Blood Pressure
3. Pulmonary Ventilation
4. Gas Exchange & Transport
5. Blood Flow & Gas Transport
6. Cardio Respiratory Control
7. Cardio Respiratory Disease

10.      Research Project I

There are 7 lessons as follows:

1. Determining Research Needs
2. Searching For Information
3. Research Methods
4. Using Statistics
5. Conducting Statistical Research
6. Research Reports
7. Reporting On A Research Project

11.      Research Project II

There are 6 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Identifying research issues
2. Acquisition of technical information
3. Specialised research techniques
4. Research planning and designing
5. Statistics
6. Conducting research

12.      Biochemistry I (Animals)

There are 10 lessons as follows:

1. Introduction to biochemistry
2. Lipids and proteins
3. Enzymes and hormones
4. Nucleic acids
5. Thermo-regulation
6. Carbohydrate metabolism
7. Absorption
8. Acidity and alkalinity
9. Chemical analysis
10. Biochemical applications

13.      100 hours of industry meetings

14.     PLUS two other modules of the student’s choice such as counselling skills and managing a small business.

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Nutition Distance Learning Diploma

This associate diploma lays a foundation for working with Food, Nutrition or allied industries. Through a unique combination of modules, you develop both a sound understanding of human biology and nutrition; and broad generic professional skills in problem solving and research skills. Graduates may find employment opportunities in various areas, including:  complimentary medicine, health and fitness industries, food services (eg. catering), food processing, food retailing, food journalism/media, etc