What you'll learn
This level 3 nutrition course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to assess the nutritional practices of others and provide practical and real-world, solutions that will improve the dietary habits of your clients. Here’s a sample of some of the subjects that this course covers, although this list is by no means exhaustive:
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Digestion and absorption
Digestive processes
Types of digestion
Digestive enzymes
Alimentary canal
Excretion and assimilation
Digestive organs and functions
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Macronutrients
Carbohydrates, fats & proteins
Functions of macronutrients
Sources of macronutrients
Macronutrient needs
Timing of macronutrients
Blood glucose regulation
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Water, fluids and hydration
Functions of water
Thermoregulation
Fluid loss and dehydration
Effects of dehydration
Signs of dehydration
Sports drinks and performance
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Micronutrients
Functions, types & sources of vitamins
Daily vitamin & mineral targets
Functions, types and sources of minerals
Special micronutrient requirements
Free radicals and disease
Nutritional deficiencies
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Diet, nutrition and weight
Energy balance and diet
Bioenergetics
Common dieting strategies
Eating disorders
Weight management
Religious and cultural influences