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CERTIFICATE IN
Nutrition
Are you passionate about Nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle? Perhaps you want to help others create a healthier lifestyle for themselves?
Then our Certificate in Nutrition is the course for you.
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CERTIFICATE IN NUTRITION
Course Overview
The Certificate in Nutrition course has been designed for those that want to learn the fundamentals of Nutrition. You’ll be able to make smarter choices by learning how our bodies and health are affected by the foods we eat.
This course offers you a chance to gain a deeper insight into the effects of nutrition on our health. With obesity on the rise and constant conflicting headlines about the food we should eat, everyone should do this course to gain a clearer perspective.
Whether you’re a personal trainer, you want to become a nutritionist or you simply want to live a cleaner lifestyle, our Certificate in Nutrition offers you a chance to understand the impacts of what we put in our bodies. A short course is a great study option to consider before embarking on an AQF course such a diploma or higher education.
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Course Units
Core Unit of Study 1 – Nutrition Fundamentals
1 Introduction
- 1.01: Calories or Kilojoules?
- 1.02: Why do we need energy? Food as energy (kJ breakdown of carbs, fats and protein)
- 1.03: Energy expenditure (BMR, exercise etc all require fuel from food)
- What is BMR?
- Energy balance (energy intake VS energy output)
- 1.04: Factors influencing energy intake and expenditure: physical, economic, social, psychological, biological
- 1.05: Recommended daily energy intake (women, males, children)
2 Macronutrients
- 2.01: What are macros?
- Counting macros – yes or no?
- 2.02: Carbohydrates
- Why they’re an essential source of fuel for the body
- What is a carbohydrate? How is it broken down and used by the body?
- Myths about carbohydrates (eg. carbs are not bad for you, or fattening!)
- Digestion & absorption
- Glycemic Index
- Starch & fibre (and the importance of fibre for gut health)
- Dietary carbohydrate requirements
- 2.03: Fats
- What are the different types of fats?
- Which should you be prioritising and limiting in your diet?
- The role of fats (eg. hormone production etc)
- Myths about fats (eg. fats do not make you fat)
- LDL and HDL cholesterol
- 3.04: Protein
- Role of proteins in the body
- What are amino acids? Essential vs non-essential.
- How are amino acids synthesised to produce protein?
- Digestion of proteins
- Overview of transamination reactions
- Risks of protein deficiency
- Glucose-alanine cycle (breaking down protein when energy deficient)
- Dietary protein requirements
3 Micronutrients
For each vitamin/mineral listed below the following will be covered: The role in the body, recommended daily intake (if applicable), health risks of deficiency/excess, foods high in the vitamin/mineral.
- 3.01: What are vitamins and minerals?
- 3.02: Vitamin A: retinol, carotenoids
- 3.03: Vitamin D: Cholecalciferol
- 3.04: Vitamin E: Alpha-tocopherol
- 3.05: Vitamin K: Menadione
- 3.06: Vitamin C: Ascorbic Acid
- 3.07: Iron
- 3.08: Zinc
- 3.09: Calcium
- 3.10: Potassium
- 3.11: Phosphorous
- 3.12: B Vitamins (“energy” vitamins)
- B1: Thiamine
- B2: Riboflavin
- B3: Niacin
- B5: Pantothenic Acid
- B6: Pyridoxine
- B9: Folate
- B12: Cobalamin
- 3.13: Iodine
- 3.14: Copper
- 3.15: Chromium
- 3.16: Sodium
- 3.17: Fluoride
- 3.18: Manganese
- 3.19: Selenium
- 3.20: Phytochemicals (Fruit & Vegetables) – importance of antioxidants, polyphenols and phytonutrients
Core Unit of Study 2 – Fuelling the Body
4 Breaking Down Food for Fuel
- 4.01: What is ATP?
- 4.02: Overview of glycolysis
- 4.03: Overview of the Krebs Cycle (NOTE: include reference to ketones)
- 4.04: Overview of oxidative phosphorylation
- 4.05: Gluconeogenesis
- 4.06: Proteolysis
- 4.07: The role of insulin in regulating carbohydrate metabolism and blood glucose
5 Supplements
- 5.01: What are supplements?
- 5.02: Common dietary supplements: what do they claim to do, and are they required for good health?
- Protein powder
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- B vitamins
- Vitamin D
- Fish oil
- Greens powders
- 5.03: Do you need to take supplements?
- 5.04: Multivitamins – are they worth the money?
- 5.05: Marketing and its impact on supplement usage
- 5.06: Importance of obtaining adequate nutrition through whole foods as optimal first point of call (supplements to fill in deficiencies only)
Core Unit of Study 3 – How Food Choices Affect the Body
6 Weight Management
- 6.01: Weight is not equivalent to health
- 6.02: Why BMI is not an accurate measure of body composition and healthy weight
- 6.03: Energy balance: how to know if your energy intake is equivalent to your energy output
- 6.04: Eating in a surplus, maintenance and deficit to support specific health goals
- 6.05: Increasing energy intake to optimise exercise performance
- 6.06: Increasing prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders
7 Reading Food Labels
- 7.01: Breaking down a nutrition panel
- 7.02: What to look out for (added/artificial sweeteners, fillers, preservatives)
- Added sugars: aim to keep sugars at/below 5 g per 100 g
- 7.03: Spot the clue: other names for commonly used ingredients (eg. other terms used in place of sugar, etc)
- 7.04: Avoid ingredients you can’t read or don’t recognise
- 7.05: Macro panel
- 7.06: Processed foods: are they as bad as we’re told?
- How processed foods can include anything from tinned lentils to canned sauces
- Different levels of processing: minimally processed → ultra processed
- 7.07: Impact of food processing on nutritional value and bioavailability of foods
8 Creating Meal Plans
- 8.01: What is a meal plan?
- 8.02: When should you prescribe a client a meal plan?
- 8.03: Pros and cons of meal plans
- 8.04: Personalised nutrition
- 8.05: Meal plans to support specific goals
- 8.06: Meal plans with different macro splits
Core Unit of Study 4 – Diet Culture
9 Fad Diets and Trends: Myth Busting
- 9.01: No “one diet” fits all
- 9.02: Keto diet
- 9.03: Low-carb diets
- 9.04: Paleo diet
- 9.05: Low-calorie diets
- 9.06: Detoxes – juice detoxes etc.
- 9.07: Fasting (intermittent fasting, whole-day fasting etc)
- 9.08: Mediterranean diet
- 9.09: The best diet is no diet at all
- 9.10: Moving towards intuitive eating
- 9.11: The influence of social media and mainstream media on diet culture
- 9.12: The risks of diet culture
Core Unit of Study 5 – Sports Nutrition
10 Sports Nutrition
- 10.01: Increased energy needs to match energy output
- 10.02: Different types of training and their impact on metabolism
- 10.03: Body composition and its impact on energy requirements- E.G. Muscle burns more energy at rest, meaning an increased daily expenditure/basal metabolic rate and higher energy needs
- 10.04: Nutrition to optimise exercise performance
- 10.05: Warning signs of inadequate nutrition when training
- 10.06: Nutrition for athletes
Core Unit of Study 6 – Nutrition at Different Life Stages
11 Nutrition for Disease
- 11.01: Nutrition for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- 11.02: Nutrition for cardiovascular health
- 11.03: Nutrition for osteoporosis
- 11.04: Nutrition for cancers
- 11.05: Nutrition for high blood pressure
- 11.06: Nutrition for high cholesterol
- 11.07: How to read and understand blood test results to identify health concerns
12 Nutrition During Pregnancy and Beyond
- 12.01: Preconception: Importance of folic acid and iodine
- 12.02: Why do nutrient requirements change during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- 12.03: First trimester requirements
- 12.04: Second trimester requirements
- 12.05: Third trimester requirements
- 12.06: Breastfeeding requirements
13 Nutrition During Childhood and Growth
- 13.01: Infant nutrition/energy requirements (7-12 months)
- 13.02: Toddler nutrition/energy requirements (1-2 yrs)
- 13.03: Childhood nutrition/energy requirements
- 13.04: Adolescent nutrition/energy requirements; boys vs girls
- 13.05: Nutrition during adulthood (18+)
14 Nutrition During Ageing (65+)
- 14.01: Nutritional concerns and considerations during ageing
- 14.02: Factors which contribute to ageing
- 14.03: Nutrients of concern during ageing
- 14.04: Energy requirements
- 14.05: Risk of dehydration in ageing
- 14.06: Bone health and osteoporosis
Core Unit of Study 7 – Working in Nutrition
15 Starting a Nutrition Business
- 15.01: Working in clinical practice
- 15.02: Internships
- 15.03: Importance of connections in the industry
- 15.04: What will your business offer?
- 15.05: Differentiating your business in a saturated market
- 15.06: Marketing your business
- 15.07: Word of mouth
- 15.08: Growing your nutrition business
- 15.09: Mistakes to avoid
Who might be interested in this course?
Those looking for a career as a:
- Naturopaths
- Health Science
- Health & Fitness Coach
- Food blogger
- Personal Trainer
- Life coaches
- Personal development
Course Features
- All course material is provided for students and included within the course fees.
- Graduate with an official certificate recognising your successful completion of the course.
- Receive an academic transcript of all the units completed.
- A letter of recommendation for any current or future employer.
- Assistance in either setting up a LinkedIn profile or CV/Cover letters.
- A three-day cooling off period to ensure you’re happy with the course of your choice.
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