Dietitian Training

Module One: Nutrition and Diet

In this lesson, students will learn about the basic aspects of foods, diets and nutrition. Also, students will learn about malnutrition, functions of foods and nutrition and many more. 

Key Topics:

• Understand Food and Nutrition and their roles in our daily life
• Learn about Nutritional Status
• Understand Malnutrition 
• Concept of Diet and Nutritional Care
• Learn about the Functions of Food
• Identify the Functions of Nutrients

Module Two: Calories, Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates - The Macronutrients Explained

In this lesson, students will learn what nutrition is and why it is essential. Students will also have in-depth knowledge about the different types of macronutrients, such as calories, proteins, carbohydrates and dietary fats, regarding when and how often they should consume them.

 

Key Topics:

• Definition and Importance of Nutrition
• What Is Macronutrients
• Calories Explained
• What Is Protein: Explained
• How Much Protein Does Your Body Need?
• When & How Often Should You Consume Protein
• What Is Dietary Fat: Explained
• How Much Fat Does Your Body Need
• When & How Often Should You Consume Fat
• What Are Carbohydrates: Explained
• The Different Types of Carbs
• How Many Carb Does Your Body Need
• When & How Often Should You Consume Carbs

 

Module Three: Micronutrients: Small Intake, Big Impact

The lesson aims to elaborate on our body's small and large intake of micronutrients. Additionally, you will learn about vitamins, minerals, trace elements, supplements, fibre and special nutrients.

 

Key Topics:

•   Vitamins
•   Minerals and Trace Elements
•   Dietary Supplements
•   Health Supplements
•   Special Nutrients
•   Fibre

 

 

Module Four: Energy Metabolism

During the growth and reproduction process, as well as maintaining their structures and responding to their surroundings, all living organisms require energy to survive. In a nutshell, metabolism is a chemical process essential for organisms' survival. It constantly transforms the chemical energy stored in molecules into energy cells can use to perform their functions. This lesson has been designed to comprehensively understand the human body's energy metabolism in a fun and engaging way.

Key Topics:

•   Energy Metabolism Explained
•   Aerobic vs Anaerobic Energy Metabolism

 

 

 

 

Module Five: Food Digestion

Understanding food digestion is one of the most important aspects of Diet and Nutrition. To become an expert in Diet and Nutrition, you must thoroughly grasp the concept of food digestion. In this lesson, you will learn how the human digestive system works in different types of food consumed.

 

Key Topics:

•   Digestion Introduction
•   Carbohydrate Digestion
•   Protein Digestion
•   Fat Digestion

Module Six: Supplements

Supplements are available in various forms, including Whey Protein, Creatine, Gummies, Fish Oil, Glutamin and many others. This module will teach you about different supplements and their influence on your daily diet and nutrition. 

 

Key Topics:

•    Supplement Introduction
•    Whey Protein
•    BCAAs
•    Creatine
•    Fish Oil
•    Glutamine

Module Seven: Vitamins

 We cannot imagine Diet and Nutrition system without vitamins. In this module, students will learn about vitamins, what they are, and how they influence our daily diets.

 

Key Topics:

•    Why Multivitamins aren’t good
•    What happens when you overdose on vitamins
•    Vitamin A Supplements
•    Vitamin B Supplements
•    Vitamin C Supplements
•    Vitamin D
•    Vitamin E
•    Vitamin K

 

Module Eight: Balanced Diet

In this lesson, students will learn how to choose the foods for a balanced diet. Also, they will learn the features and the quantity of a balanced diet.

Key Topics:

•   Which Foods to Choose?
•   How Much to Eat?
•   What Are The Features of a Healthy Balanced Diet
•   Distribution of Nutritional Requirements in A Population
•   Dietetic Planning

 

 

Module Nine: Nutrition Requirements from Pregnancy to Teenage

There is no doubt that pregnancy is a very crucial stage in a woman's life. In the same way, the teenage years are very important for a person. When a teenager grows up or a woman in her pregnancy, the body needs special care to function at its best. In this module, students will learn about pregnant women's and teenagers' diets and nutrition requirements

Key Topics:

•   Nutrition in Maternity and Lactation
•   Nutrition in Babies and Preschool Children
•   Nutrition in School-Age Children and Teenagers

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Module Ten: Nutrition Requirements for Adults and Various Groups

Throughout this lesson, we will introduce students to various diets and nutrition practices common to multiple groups of people, such as adults, seniors, people who have been sick for a long time, and people from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.

 

Key Topics:

•   Nutrition and Early Origins of Adult Disease
•   Nutrition in Adults
•   Nutrition of Religious and Ethnic Groups

 

 

Module Eleven: Eating Disorders

 You will learn in this lesson about the signs of eating disorders and why people suffer from these problems. Additionally, we will find out in this lesson how the eating disorder is developed and how to prevent the situation.

 

Key Topics:

•   Defining Eating Disorder
•   Eating Disorder Types
•   Signs of Eating Disorders
•   Reasons Why People Suffer From Eating Disorders
•   Causes Behind Eating Disorders?
•   Preventing Eating Disorders
•   Treatment for Eating Disorders

 

Module Twelve: Diet and Nutrition-Related Diseases

You will learn about different diseases like obesity, underweight, cancer and cardiovascular diseases and how to prevent those through healthy nutrition habits.

 

Key Topics:

•   Overweight and Obesity
•   Underweight and Negative Energy Balance
•   Nutrition and Cancer
•   Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
•   Adverse Reactions to Food and Inborn Faults of Metabolism

 

Module Thirteen: Use of Nutrition in Different Illnesses/Diseases

This lesson aims to identify the usage of nutrition in different diseases. The module elaborately discusses the nutrition requirements for various health conditions and challenging situations in our bodies.

Key Topics:

•   Nutrition in Infections and Fever
•   Nutrition in Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
•   Nutrition in Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas
•   Nutrition in Immune System Dysfunction, AIDS and Allergy
•   Nutrition in Stress, Burns and Surgery

 

 

Module Fourteen: Diet and Nutrition in Special Conditions

 In this lesson, you will learn about different types of diet plans, such as the DASH diet, the MIND diet, the gluten-free diet, and the FODMAP diet, as well as how to follow them and who should follow them. 

Key Topics:

 

• DASH Diet
• MIND Diet
• Gluten-Free Diet
• Low FODMAP Diet

 

Module Fifteen: The Role of Nutritionist

This lesson will explain all the good qualities a nutritionist should possess and how nutritionists treat their patients precisely and accurately.

Key Topics:

•   Introduction
•   The Qualities of a Good Nutritionist
•   Psychological Factors
•   Barriers to Understanding
•   The Nutritional Consultation
•   Weight Reduction & Exercise
•   The Tools in Nutritionist Belts