Certificate
of Nutrition and Diet:
Healthy Eating Principles
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Flexible Short Course in Nutrition and Diet The Certificate of Nutrition Course presents a comprehensive introduction to the science of nutrition and dietary analysis in a user-friendly, easy to understand format. Includes new modules on life-span and sports nutrition.
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| Course Code | NUT01 | ||||||||
| Course Duration | 34 hours (2 hours per week for 4 months or self-paced over 12 months). | ||||||||
| Course Delivery | Correspondence (distance education) delivery (you do not need to attend lectures or exams). | ||||||||
| Accredited Australian nutrition professionals to support your learning | |||||||||
| The Certificate of Nutrition is open to both Australian and overseas students. See also overseas students | |||||||||
| Course Fee | AU $350.00 includes all course materials, texts and examination/assessment fees. | ||||||||
| Course Accreditation |
 Fitness
Australia Nationally Accredited Program - 15 CEC points
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Students who successfully complete this
course receive nationally recognised Statements of Attainment that provide
direct credit transfer for nationally recognised qualifications including
the Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine, Diploma of Population Health,
Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance, Certificate III in
Community Pharmacy and
Certificate IV in Fitness. Beck Health & Nutrition's accreditation as a
registered training organisation (RTO) ensures that qualifications and statements
of attainment issued by Beck Health & Nutrition are recognised by
all other RTOs (TAFEs, training organisations and private colleges) throughout Australia.
Students who successfully complete this course automatically receive the following VETAB Nationally Recognised Statements of Attainment
The Certificate of Nutrition and Diet also forms a core component of Beck Health & Nutrition's Certificates II and IV and Diploma of Population Health qualifications. A limited number of government funded places for the Certificate IV of Population Health and Diploma of Population Health qualifications for NSW residents are available for 2009 and 2010. To find out more and to register your interest in applying for one of these government funded places please go to: http://www.beckhealth.com.au/PPPFundingExpressionofInterest.htm
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| Australian Traditional Medicine Society - 30 CPE | |||||||||
| Course Assessment | Open book, un-timed, course assessment (exam) 100%. | ||||||||
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Barely a week goes by without new research surfacing on the benefits or dangers of something in our favourite foods. One moment fish, meat or dairy are great for our health; the next, a study is published that not only contradicts these findings, but adds a few dire warnings for good measure. Even eating too much broccoli has been called into question. So what should we eat and what should we avoid? The Certificate of Nutrition and Diet: Healthy Eating Principles explores… the latest health and nutrition research and guidelines in a common sense, user-friendly format. Understand how nutrition can impact health and vitality while learning practical diet and lifestyle strategies to optimise health and prevent disease. This professional, user-friendly nutrition course will provide you with the skills and confidence to make informed decisions about your health and diet. The Certificate of Nutrition and Diet also provides an excellent insight into the science of nutrition if you are looking to study nutrition at a university level or improve the level of service you can provide. The course also offers skill and research updates for General Practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, personal trainers, chefs, naturopaths, weight loss consultants, teachers, childcare workers, health food and pharmacy staff or anyone who requires a sound working knowledge of nutrition and health. Certificate of Nutrition and Diet: Course Outline (to view comprehensive course outline click here) |
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| Module 1 | Introduction to Nutrition and Diet | ||||||||
| Module 2 | Digestion and Nutrition | ||||||||
| Focus Point: Obesity (Gastric Lap-band) Surgery | |||||||||
| Module 3 |
Carbohydrates |
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| Focus Point: Blood Sugar Balance and the Glycaemic Index of foods | |||||||||
| Module 4 |
Protein and Amino Acids |
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| Focus Point: Vegetarian Diets | |||||||||
| Module 5 | Dietary Fats (lipids) | ||||||||
| Focus Point: Blood Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease | |||||||||
| Module 6 | Vitamins | ||||||||
| Focus Point: Antioxidants and Free Radicals | |||||||||
| Module 7 | Water and Minerals | ||||||||
| Focus Point: Nutritional Supplements | |||||||||
| Module 8 | Energy Balance | ||||||||
| Module 9 | Body Composition and Health (overweight, underweight, body fat distribution) | ||||||||
| Focus Point: High Protein, Low Carbohydrate Diets | |||||||||
| Module 10 | Understanding Food Labels and Common Food Concerns | ||||||||
| Focus Point: Menu Planning for Specific Health Conditions | |||||||||
| Module 11(New) | Nutrition through the life-cycle (introduces key principles of nutrition from infancy to ageing) | ||||||||
| Module 12 (New) | Nutrition for Optimal Exercise Performance (introduction to principles of sports nutrition) | ||||||||
| Module 13 (New) | Putting Nutrition Knowledge into Practice: Using Nutrition Knowledge to Evaluate Nutrition Claims and Advice | ||||||||
| Introduction to principles of dietary assessment | |||||||||
| Focus Point : Making Sense of Health and Nutrition Research | |||||||||
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The Certificate of Nutrition and Diet also covers specific topics such as what to consider when purchasing nutritional supplements, as well as a look at the latest research surrounding our favourite foods (coffee, chocolate, wine, fish, wheat etc).
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Course Prerequisites: |
none |
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Course Assessment: |
Open book, un-timed, course assessment (exam) 100% - course assessment fee covered in course fee. Pass mark is 60%. Assessment is a range of short answer, multiple choice and short case study questions as well as nutrition and diet analysis section reviewed and analysed by professional nutritionists.
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Course Text: |
Beck K, 2009, Certificate of Nutrition and Diet; Healthy Eating Principles (8th edition) Edited by Dr. Samantha Frappell, Beck Health & Nutrition, Australia (included in course pack). |
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Course
Tutor:
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Kristen Beck
Currently completing Master of Human Nutrition Postgraduate Diploma of Human Nutrition
Postgraduate Certificate
in Education Studies (Higher Education) (Macquarie University) Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy Diploma of Nutrition
Diploma of Herbal Medicine
Certificate IV Workplace
Training and Assessment Accredited Nutritionist and practising member of Australian Traditional Medicine Society (Member Number: 8542). To read more about Kristen's qualifications and industry experience click here.
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What our students say about the Certificate of Nutrition and Diet "I thought I already had a vast knowledge in the area - with my own dietary problems and in my employment in the food sector - but I was amazed how much I learnt during the course. I have looked for some time for a short course offering up to date information and knowledge that I can use in everyday life. I enjoyed the whole experience... Thank you Kristen!" Maria Natoli, Food Services Consultant, Tender Loving Cuisine. "Loved the course. Can't thank you enough!" Karen Moore, NSW "Everything about this course is quality and worth every cent. The course was easy to understand, yet very comprehensive. I'm not a highly educated person but I felt very confident that I was totally understanding everything. I now feel empowered to do a better job for our clients" Robin Tully, QLD "Great course, easy to to understand and work at your own pace. Great people, very friendly and helpful" Melisa Potter, VIC "Thoroughly enjoyed the course. The information provided was very clear and concise. Than you for the opportunity to be able to relay nutritional information on to my personal training clients". Emma Corbin, NSW. "This was an excellent course. I especially liked the way the modules explained each subject with information that was easy to understand. It was a great way to return to study with no pressure and quality material for support". Robyn Polkinghorne, WA. "This course was really great in helping me decide if a future in nutrition is the right one for me (and it definitely is!). Thank you for helping me to finally find a career that interests me so much!"Amelia Harris, VIC "What a wonderful time I had competing this course!" Maria Nayef, VIC "Thank you! I am much more confident in my knowledge of nutrition" Paulo Rogerio, Brazil. "Your courses are really excellent and easy to understand. I learned a lot of new and latest discoveries in the area of nutrition" Dr Elizabeth Manickam, VIC "A very interactive and well supported course. Thanks" Daniel Kent-Smith, London "Great course, run by perfectionists" Dan, North Sydney, NSW " Rather than other courses that may have 100 pages but only 50 pages contain relevant information, this course focuses on what we really want to learn" Natalie, NSW "The course was a great experience. I would recommend this course to anybody who wants to gain more knowledge in nutrition. This course is great for personal or professional use" Carly, Geelong, VIC "Excellent course. Just what I was looking for and I really loved it!" Julie, Ballina NSW "The course is written in such a way that it makes nutrition easy to understand. It was both useful and relevant; exactly what I was looking for - and more. The sensible approach to nutrition (when there is so much conflicting advice and "information" out there) is so welcome." Aileen, New Zealand "I loved the presentation of the course and the course books were so informative and easy to follow. The courses are great and I will be recommending them to everyone I know" Lauren Falkiner, VIC. "Thanks for providing a great correspondence course that is full of relevant information at a great price" Erin Dalton, New Zealand.
The Certificate of Nutrition and Diet: Healthy Eating Principles explores the latest health and nutrition research and guidelines in a common sense, user-friendly format. Understand how nutrition can impact health and vitality while learning practical diet and lifestyle strategies to optimise health and prevent disease. Successful completion of this course provides direct credit (RPL) towards many nationally recognised health, fitness and nutrition qualifications including the Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine at any other registered training organisation in Australia.
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