Why Study this Human Nutrition Course?

If you’re interested in having a deeper knowledge about human nutrition, then this course is exactly what you’re looking for! This online human nutrition course will teach you all the fundamentals needed to understand the basics of human nutrition, such as the important factors involved in nutrition, the different ingredients and cooking methods used, how the body absorbs nutrients, the different energy values of foods, the different types of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, the disorders nutrients may cause, and more.

 

Human Nutrition Home Study Course

This course provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. Looking at the balance of the nutrients in foods and what makes up a balanced diet. Excellent for anyone interested in nutrition and health for themselves or to help or counsel others.

  • College Member of the Complimentary Medicine Association
  • This course provides credits in our Associate Diploma in Food and Nutrition (IARC accredited), the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy (AQTF accredited, through HSA) and the Pre Med Diploma (Warnborough College)

 

Course Outline

There are 9 lessons in this course:

  1. Introduction to Nutrition
    • Important factors in nutrition
    • Ingredients and cooking methods
    • Understanding eating
    • Major food groups
    • Food allergies and Intolerance introduction
  2. The Digestive System
    • The Alimentary Canal- Muscular Structures
    • Accessory Digestive Organs
    • Digestive Tract Linings
  3. Absorption and Enzymes
    • Physical and Mechanical breakdown
    • Understanding biochemical breakdown
    • Biological breakdown
    • Digestive Hormones
    • Digestive Enzymes
    • Absorption – anatomical adaptations for absorption
    • Absorption (general)
    • Detoxification mechanisms
    • The Urinary System
    • Physiology of the unrinary system
    • Skin and sweat glands
  4. Energy Value of Foods
    • The science of nutrition
    • Diet
    • Energy Value in Foods
    • Nutrients
    • Energy Production
    • Basal Metabolic Rate
  5. Carbohydrates and Fats
    • Types of Carbohydrates – Monosaccharides,Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides
    • Carbohydrates in the diet
    • Carbohydrates in the body
    • Alcohol
    • Fats and fat biochemistry
    • Fats in the diet
    • Fats in the body
  6. Proteins
    • Uses in the body
    • Recommended protein intakes
    • Grains
    • Vegetables
    • Nuts and Seeds
    • Beef, Poultry and Fish (meat struture)
    • Meat Quality
    • Eggs and Dairy
    • Proteins in the diet
    • Proteins in the body
  7. Vitamins and Minerals
    • The Recommended Daily Allowance
    • The Dietary Reference Intake
    • Summary of Vitamins
    • Fat soluble vitamins
    • Water soluble vitamins
    • Common minerals
    • Inorganic elements
    • The Calcium Debate
  8. Water
    • Water in the body (function)
    • Water retention
    • Water loss and chronic dehydration
  9. Nutrient Disorders
    • Selected digestive system disorders
    • Vomiting
    • Peptic ulcer
    • Jaundice
    • Lactose intolerance
    • Haemorrhoids
    • Cirrhosis
    • Allegies
    • Cholesterol, heart disease and atherosclerosis
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Problems with nutrition

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  • Experienced Tutor support
  • Certificate sent to you
  • Online study (Printed notes available)
  • Self paced - no set timetable
  • 12 months to complete course

From: $35.00 / week for 19 weeks

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    • Experienced Tutor support
    • Certificate sent to you
    • Online study (Printed notes available)
    • Self paced - no set timetable
    • 12 months to complete course

    From: $35.00 / week for 19 weeks

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      Why Study this Human Nutrition Course?

      If you’re interested in having a deeper knowledge about human nutrition, then this course is exactly what you’re looking for! This online human nutrition course will teach you all the fundamentals needed to understand the basics of human nutrition, such as the important factors involved in nutrition, the different ingredients and cooking methods used, how the body absorbs nutrients, the different energy values of foods, the different types of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, the disorders nutrients may cause, and more.

       

      Human Nutrition Home Study Course

      This course provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. Looking at the balance of the nutrients in foods and what makes up a balanced diet. Excellent for anyone interested in nutrition and health for themselves or to help or counsel others.

      • College Member of the Complimentary Medicine Association
      • This course provides credits in our Associate Diploma in Food and Nutrition (IARC accredited), the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy (AQTF accredited, through HSA) and the Pre Med Diploma (Warnborough College)

       

      Course Outline

      There are 9 lessons in this course:

      1. Introduction to Nutrition
        • Important factors in nutrition
        • Ingredients and cooking methods
        • Understanding eating
        • Major food groups
        • Food allergies and Intolerance introduction
      2. The Digestive System
        • The Alimentary Canal- Muscular Structures
        • Accessory Digestive Organs
        • Digestive Tract Linings
      3. Absorption and Enzymes
        • Physical and Mechanical breakdown
        • Understanding biochemical breakdown
        • Biological breakdown
        • Digestive Hormones
        • Digestive Enzymes
        • Absorption – anatomical adaptations for absorption
        • Absorption (general)
        • Detoxification mechanisms
        • The Urinary System
        • Physiology of the unrinary system
        • Skin and sweat glands
      4. Energy Value of Foods
        • The science of nutrition
        • Diet
        • Energy Value in Foods
        • Nutrients
        • Energy Production
        • Basal Metabolic Rate
      5. Carbohydrates and Fats
        • Types of Carbohydrates – Monosaccharides,Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides
        • Carbohydrates in the diet
        • Carbohydrates in the body
        • Alcohol
        • Fats and fat biochemistry
        • Fats in the diet
        • Fats in the body
      6. Proteins
        • Uses in the body
        • Recommended protein intakes
        • Grains
        • Vegetables
        • Nuts and Seeds
        • Beef, Poultry and Fish (meat struture)
        • Meat Quality
        • Eggs and Dairy
        • Proteins in the diet
        • Proteins in the body
      7. Vitamins and Minerals
        • The Recommended Daily Allowance
        • The Dietary Reference Intake
        • Summary of Vitamins
        • Fat soluble vitamins
        • Water soluble vitamins
        • Common minerals
        • Inorganic elements
        • The Calcium Debate
      8. Water
        • Water in the body (function)
        • Water retention
        • Water loss and chronic dehydration
      9. Nutrient Disorders
        • Selected digestive system disorders
        • Vomiting
        • Peptic ulcer
        • Jaundice
        • Lactose intolerance
        • Haemorrhoids
        • Cirrhosis
        • Allegies
        • Cholesterol, heart disease and atherosclerosis
        • Bowel Cancer
        • Problems with nutrition

      Enrol Now

      • Experienced Tutor support
      • Certificate sent to you
      • Online study (Printed notes available)
      • Self paced - no set timetable
      • 12 months to complete course

      From: $35.00 / week for 19 weeks

      Clear

       

      Get a Free Info Pack!

        CourseStream Accreditation.
        Accredited courses.