Understanding how nutrition optimises health is crucial for personal wellbeing and is important professional development for many businesses and professions in the health, fitness and wellbeing industries.
Introduction to Food and Nutrition Disorders is an online professional development program exploring the importance of human nutrition in health promotion and disease management.
In this short nutrition course, you will learn about nutrition and dental health, fibre and disease of the bowel, vegetarian, vegan and alternative diets, and nutrition during pregnancy. You will also learn about food allergies and sensitivities, anaphylaxis, food laws and labels, detoxification and body cleansing, and setting up a nutritional program.
On completion of this course, you will have a strong foundation of knowledge on the importance of nutrition in maintaining optimum health and management of a disease.
Course Structure
Unit - Human Nutrition III
Unit 1 – Nutrient Imbalance and Disease
- Food risk factors
- Important micronutrients that are often lacking in different diets
- Fats, lipids and cholesterol
- Fats
- Low salt or low sodium diets
- Sugar
- Types of sugars and sweeteners:
- Heart disease
- Fats
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Obesity and insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- Cancer
- Protein energy malnutrition (PEM)
- Pem in hospitalised people
- Pem types
- Causes and symptoms of secondary PEM
- Kwashiorkor secondary PEM
- Causes and symptoms of kwashiorkor
- Marasmus secondary PEM
- Causes and symptoms of marasmus
- How is PEM diagnosed?
- How is PEM treated?
- What is the prognosis for patients with PEM
- How is PEM prevented?
- Health problems and solutions
- Special considerations for pregnant and nursing women and children
Unit 2 – Dental Problems
- Tooth structure
- Anatomy of teeth
- Nutrition and dental health
- Fluoride intake
- Who needs fluoride?
- Calcium intake
- The decay process
- How do we prevent plaque?
- What are examples of simple sugars as food?
- What about complex carbohydrates?
- Nursing bottle syndrome
- Preventing dental problems
- The role of diet
- Reasons to prevent tooth decay
- Causes of tooth decay
- Dental hygiene
- Homemade toothpastes and mouthwashes
Unit 3 – Fibre and Diseases of the Bowel
- Fibre – a complex carbohydrate
- How fibre works in the body
- Fibre in food
- Health and dietary fibre
- What is resistant starch?
- How does the digestive system work?
- Conditions linked to low fibre diets
- Fibre and the management of blood cholesterol
- Fibre and diabetes
- Fibre and weight control
- Increasing fibre intake
- Bowel checks
Unit 4 – Different Ways of Eating
- How we eat is important
- Compatibility of ingredients
- Examples of incompatible and compatible combinations:
- Vegetarian, vegan and other alternate diets
- Health considerations with non-animal diets
- Sourcing non-animal foods
- Alternative diets for young children
- Diet in pregnancy
Unit 5 – Food Toxicity / Sensitivity
- Allergies and sensitivities
- Understand the terminology
- Understand the terminology
- Natural toxins in foods
- Food allergy and intolerance
- Allergy is on the increase
- Food sensitivities (allergies and intolerances) can be inherited
- What is an allergy?
- What is food intolerance?
- Food allergy symptoms
- Symptoms of food intolerance
- What is anaphylaxis?
- Causes of anaphylaxis
- Symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Food allergy – common causes
- Food intolerance – common causes
- Diagnosing and dealing with food sensitivities
- Avoiding the food
- Preventing food allergy in children
- Tips to avoid foods that may cause allergies and intolerances
- Food laws and labels
- Special considerations
Unit 6 – Food Toxicity: Poisoning
- Food poisoning
- Bacterial food poisoning
- How to prevent bacterial food poisoning
- How is this prevention achieved?
- Characteristics of bacteria responsible for food poisoning:
- Treatment
- Contamination from cooking
- Contaminants from food processing
- Effects of food preparation on nutrition
- Preparing for cooking
- Food production and processing
- Milling and refining
- Additives, colourings and flavourings
- Rotting and deterioration of food
- Microorganisms
- Enzymes
- Mechanical deterioration
- Ripening of fruit
- Low temperature damage
- Hygiene to practice
Unit 7 – Detoxification/Body Cleansing
- Detoxification concept
- Methods of detoxification
- Fasting
- Side-effects and symptoms
- Water therapies
- Herbal treatments
- Cathartics
- Herbs and remedies for digestive complaints and detoxification
- Massage
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Swedish massage
- Bowel movements and urination
- Cautions
Unit 8 – Consulting/Giving Advice
- Legalities
- Insurance
- Professional bodies
- Holistic approach
- Ethics
- The consultation
- Compliance
- Setting a nutritional program
Unit 9 – Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Nutritionist
- Health food blogger
- Wellness coach
- Fitness coach
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