Diet and Nutrition

Qualification

Diploma in Diet & Nutrition.

Running on:

4th April: Wednesday evenings (7-9pm)

Duration 7 months

Diet & Nutrition all Inclusive Cost €1350

This excellent price includes: Nutrition Diploma training, Exam fee, Course notes and portfolio.

Free with this course

• Tunic
• 2 day cookery class* with celebrity chef & author of Delish cookbook, Rozanne Stevens
• Business, Health & Safety Weekend
• Free Study Skills Workshop
• *All cookery classes held at the Miele Kitchens, Citywest

Class places are limited to 12 students.

A €250 booking deposit is required to secure your place on this course; payment plans are available at no extra cost.

Items you will need to provide

Stationery: Clipboard, pens, pencils, highlighter markers

Uniform: Black Trousers, Black or Pink Shoes (flat with enclosed toes)

Sundries: Recommended reading

Employment Opportunities

Nutritional Adviser working in Gyms, Weight loss Clinics, Salons and private enterprise.

Information

With obesity and related health problems on the increase there has never been a greater need for clarity on the subject of healthy eating. For anyone with an interest in all aspects of food and it’s inter-relationship with an individual’s health and wellbeing, this is the course for you. For those already employed in the complementary, health & fitness and holistic field this course is an excellent addition to your skills and knowledge.

The phrase ‘you are what you eat’ has incredible meaning when applied to modern diet’s over reliance on highly processed, low nutrient foods. By having a more complete understanding of the beneficial effects of proper diet, you can discover how to promote long term health care and disease prevention and use food as medicine!

Qualification Structure

Business practice for complementary therapies

• How to research, plan, maintain & market a business
• Effective communication with clients & colleagues

Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies

• How to work to health & safety standards
• Hygiene procedures for complementary therapies

Principles and practice for complementary therapies

• Historical origins of complementary therapies
• Different types of complementary therapies

Relevant Anatomy & Physiology - the digestive & excretory systems

Theory of Diet & Nutrition

• The major food groups Carbohydrates, proteins & fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water
• Anti-oxidants
• Anti-nutrients
• Government recommendations for a balanced, healthy diet
• Common ailments and dietary recommendations
• Topical debates – fad diets, organic foods, food processing, food labelling, fact versus fiction and more...

Practical Application of Nutritional Advise

• Client Consultation & interpersonal skills
• Cooking modules with expert chef Rozanne Stevens
• Case study completion

Progression route:

• Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology
• Teacher Training
• Massage
• Reflexology

For more information on Diet and Nutrition contact IBHT