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Diet and Nutritional AdvisorDiploma Course

If you want to help people improve their health by making better diet and lifestyle choices, our Diet and Nutritional Advisor Course is the perfect place to start. This comprehensive level 3 course will give you a strong grounding in the science of nutrition, but also impart practical guidance for setting meal plans that are personalised to someone’s unique needs.

Course overview:

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What Will You Learn?

You’ll begin in module 1 by exploring the bedrock principles and basic building blocks of a healthy diet. In other words, you’ll study the same things as a professional diet and nutrition advisor! You’ll learn what optimal diet and nutrition are, why they matter, and how to balance food groups.

Modules 2 to 4 then take a deep dive into macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Micronutrients include essential vitamins and minerals. By studying both, you’ll find out how to incorporate them into your diet, as well as their functions, benefits, and even strategies for avoiding deficiencies.

Of course, we all have different nutritional needs, and one size certainly does not fit all! Dietary requirements need to be tailored based on factors like age, health goals, and lifestyle. Accordingly, our diet and nutrition course analyses the nutritional requirements of those trying to lose weight, athletes and bodybuilders, pregnant women, infants and children, and the elderly. You’ll learn how to confidently meet anyone’s nutritional needs.

Later in the course, beginning in module 7, you’ll cover how diet can aid in the treatment of diseases and conditions like candida, Crohn’s disease, ADHD, diabetes, and autoimmune issues. You’ll learn how specific food choices can ease the symptoms of these conditions and improve quality of life, all without compromising on taste or enjoyment.

It’s vital to understand what popular diets and lifestyle choices work and why. This diet and nutrition course covers the pros and cons of dietary approaches that include:

Vegetarianism.
Veganism.
Ketogenic.
Mediterranean.
Alkaline.
South Beach.

In modules 9 and 10, you’ll be introduced to probiotics, herbal remedies, antifungal supplements, and nutrient-rich superfoods that are packed with benefits. You’ll be left in no doubt regarding what they are, how you can safely include them in your (or your client’s) diet, and the different types of superfoods like herbs, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and more.

Another consideration when it comes to diet creation and food preparation is allergies and food intolerances. We’ll teach you to recognise food intolerances, understand the causes of food allergies, and identify signs of food poisoning. You’ll also master the art of reading food labels. This is an essential skill for helping clients understand what they’re putting into their bodies and how to make healthier choices, yet some people find labels undecipherable. This course levels the playing field!

The final modules conclude by applying what you’ve learned in a real-world setting. You’ll be guided through how to work with clients, conduct consultations, and design bespoke meal plans based on someone’s goals and nutritional requirements. In short, you’ll be left with all the tools to turn your knowledge into a successful and meaningful career.

This course is perfect for those who want to start and run a diet and nutrition business and become a nutrition advisor. Throughout 14 modules, you’ll build up the confidence and knowledge you need to provide valuable advice and guidance to clients.

If you are looking to improve the health of yourself and your family, the Diet and Nutritional Advisor Course can help with that too. Packed with valuable and actionable information, you’ll come away with the knowledge of what the body needs to be at its healthiest and how to cater to it.

Introduction
Part 1: The Importance of Diet and Nutrition
Part 2: The Basic Food Groups
Part 3: How to Balance Your Diet
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Part 1: Carbohydrates
Part 2: Fats
Part 3: Proteins and the Ideal Macronutrient Balance
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Part 1: Calcium and Magnesium
Part 2: Phosphorous, Sodium and Potassium
Part 3: Chloride and Sulphur
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Part 1: Iron and Copper
Part 2: Iodine and Zinc
Part 3: Fluoride, Manganese, Cobalt and Selenium
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Part 1: Vitamin A
Part 2: B-Vitamins
Part 3: Vitamins C and D
Part 4: Vitamins E and K
Part 5: Omega 3
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Part 1: Weight Loss
Part 2: Athletes and Bodybuilders
Part 3: Pregnant Women
Part 4: Infants, Children and Older Adults
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Part 1: Candida
Part 2: Crohn’s Disease and Autoimmune Diseases
Part 3: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Diabetes
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Part 1: A Vegetarian Diet
Part 2: A Vegan Diet
Part 3: A Ketogenic Diet
Part 4: The Mediterranean Diet
Part 5: The South Beach Diet
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Part 1: Probiotics
Part 2: Antifungal Supplements and Herbal Supplements
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Part 1: Herb Superfoods
Part 2: Fruit and Nut Superfoods
Part 3: Vegetable Superfoods and Additional Superfoods
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

Part 1: Food Allergies
Part 2: Food Intolerances and Food Poisoning
Part 3: Undergoing a Diagnosis
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 11 Assessment

Part 1: Understanding Food Labels
Part 2: Legal Requirements for Food Labels and Food Labelling Terms
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 12 Assessment

Part 1: Initial Consultation
Part 2: Ongoing Care and Ethics
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 13 Assessment

Part 1: How to Build a Meal Plan and Factors Affecting Meal Planning
Part 2: Meal Planning Assessment and Help to Get the Client Started
Conclusion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 14 Assessment

The Diet and Nutritional Advisor Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so, you will be eligible to use the post-nominal letters CMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a qualifying course, you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership, and this will give you numerous professional benefits, including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via the CMA website. You will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

Once purchased your course is located in your Learning Centre on our website. Please log in using the same email address that you used when you purchased your course.

You can purchase a printed copy of your course materials at the checkout or from within your Learning Centre at any time after purchasing your course.

In this online Diet and Nutritional Advisor course, you'll learn about the theories behind an optimal diet, including the finer detail of micro and macronutrients. You'll also cover special diets and how to use diet to fight certains diseases.

Studying this Diet and Nutritional advisor course can provide individuals with the knowledge to help others achieve their health goals and promote overall wellness, as well as the skills to start running a business as a nutritional advisor.

Yes! This is an accredited Level 3 diploma that will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion you'll receive 2 certificates, one from us (Centre of Excellence) and one CPD certificate. It is also fully accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

Yes! We offer an online Diet and Nutritional Audio Course as well. It contains the same 14 modules as this main course.

We offer a variety of diet and nutrition related courses, ranging from Child Nutrition, Naturopathy and Mindful Nutrition.