Diploma in Nutrition – September 2021

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of nutrition; specifically functional nutrition, macro and micro nutrient composition, symptomatology, paediatric and geriatric nutrition, sugar consumption and dietary habits, psychology of food, preventive nutrition for illness and disease, dietary habits and covers aspects of sports nutrition. This course is particularly beneficial for those in the education or learning sector (pre-school teachers, special needs teachers, childcare assistants), social sector (social workers, youth workers, homeless housing), care sector (nurses, geriatric care, paediatric care, psychiatric care, physically disabled, learning disabled), paramedical sector (physiotherapists, chiropractors) and equally, if you have an interest in; What is the macronutrient, vitamin and mineral content of foods and in what ratio do we require these to attain optimal health; What are free radicals and how do they affect us; What are antioxidants and how do they benefit us; How to achieve a healthy immune system; What can prevent physical and mental disease within the body; What do we require to increase life longevity; How to detoxify the body to alleviate symptoms of illness; What is in the food that we consume, well then this is the course for you.

This course provides up to date scientific research, a well-rounded view and base of knowledge to allow the student to identify what they require for their own personal health, that of their families and perhaps friends and to enhance their professional development. The study of nutrition is vast and extensive but we will none the less delve in deep into this exciting world over the course of 10 weeks. Students will have the opportunity to become a member of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism upon completion of the course.

This course is offered three times per year, in January, April and September.