Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
   
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Course Overview
Our aim is to provide learners with a stronger scientific understanding of the function and sources of macro/micro-nutrients, the digestive system, absorption, distribution, metabolism and a more practical-based approach to Client consultation and Healthy Eating Guidelines. In addition, this course covers food allergies, intolerances, poisoning and processes, vegetarian and vegan diets, metabolic syndrome etc. This course is ideal for any complementary therapist who wishes to further their career and enable you to provide with confidence nutritional and lifestyle guidance to clients on healthy eating and the holistic approach to nutrition.
- Course Content
- Entry Requirements
- Accreditation
- Career Opportunities
- Optional Training Packages
- Further Training
Course Content
Module 1: Digestive System:
- Structure and function of the organs and accessory organs of the digestive system
- Structure and function of the organs and accessory organs of the digestive system
- Digestive process
- Nutrient Absorption
- Digestive enzymes
- Interrelationship of the digestive system with other systems of the body
- Pathology: causes and symptoms of diseases and disorders of the Digestive System
Module 2: Macro/Micro Nutrients:
- Dietary requirements
- Units of Energy (Kcal and Kj)
- Role of carbohydrates in the diet
- Role of fats/lipids in the diet
- Role of cholesterol in the diet
- Role of cholesterol in the diet
- Role of fibre in the diet
- Role of vitamins in the diet
- Role of minerals in the diet
- Role of common anti-nutrient
- Dietary/nutritional value of certain foods
- Function of water in the diet
- Effects of dehydration
Module 3: Food Processing:
- Food Processing Systems
- Effects of refined foods
- Role of Environmental pollutants
- Possible side effects of additives
- Role & effects of antioxidants
Module 4: Food Intolerances & Food Allergies:
- Digestion of gluten
- Dairy intolerance
- Tree-nut intolerance
- Role of probiotics
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Lacto vegetarian Lifestyles
Module 5: Food-related & Genetic Nutritional disorders
- Obesity
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Hypoglycaemia
- Diabetes
- ‘Common ailments’ related to nutritional imbalance
Module 6: Nutritional Guidelines:
- Importance of regular meals
- Guidelines for Healthy, Balanced eating
Module 7: Case-Studies
- Consultation
- Client profile and lifestyle
- Suitable diet plan
- Feedback & Evidence of the progression
- Conclusion & Reflective Practice
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisite – Students must hold an ITEC Diploma in a Complementary Therapy or ITEC Diploma in Body Treatments or equivalent
Accreditation
Level 3 (International) ITEC Diploma in Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists (UK Accreditation: QAN 100/2445/1).
Career Opportunities
This course will allow you to further your knowledge of Human Nutrition which will open opportunities in the Food, Health & Fitness and Complementary/ Alternative therapy Industries.
Optional Training Packages
Please contact us for further details regarding available course packages.
