As a person’s weight increases, so does their risk of disease and premature death. In fact, obesity is one of the leading preventable causes of death world-wide. Sadly, weight gain and loss are complex processes involving many factors. So, knowledge is power when it comes to fighting this global epidemic. This online course is ideal for life coaches, personal trainers, counsellors, or anyone who wants to help their clients (or friends) lose weight.
The Certificate of Nutrition (Weight Loss) is an online professional development program that will provide the skills and strategies to help people lose weight and keep it off. You will discover what causes obesity, how to prevent it and techniques to treat it by understanding the role of medical conditions, metabolism and hormones.
In this weight loss course, you will discover nutritional aspects of weight management, including the new food pyramid, normal eating patterns, glycaemic index (GI), recommended daily intake (RDI), as well as the role of digestion and absorption.
You will also learn about the assessment process, and diet and behaviour modification techniques, including prescribing diets, supplements, exercise and the role of hypnosis, self-help groups and health clubs.
On completion of this course, you will have strengthened your understanding of the nutritional and holistic strategies to help your clients, friends or family lose weight successfully.
Course Structure
Nutrition For Weight Loss
Unit 1 – Understanding obesity
- What is obesity
- ‘types’ of obesity … Hyperplasia or hypertrophy of fats cells
- Dietary trends and the incidence of obesity
- Factors influencing food intake and habits
- Physiological factors which determine food intake
- Environmental and behavioural factors which determine food intake:
- Causes of obesity (genetics, lifestyle, exercise, eating habits, water intake, changing metabolism through life, medical conditions and disease, psychology)
- Health risks of obesity
- Understanding weight
- Body composition
- Evaluation techniques
- Body mass index (BMI)
Unit 2 – Nutrition basics
- Why we need food
- Nutrient reference value (NRV)
- Understanding digestion and absorption
- How we process food
- Basic roles of major digestive organs
- Food composition (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, etc)
- Fibre
- Need for fluids
- The glycaemic index (GI)
- Calculating energy requirements
- Basal metabolic rate
- Food pyramid and recommended daily intake (RDI)
- What is the recommended intake of nutrients?
- New food pyramid and normal eating patterns
- Childhood obesity
Unit 3 – Diets -fads, fiction and fact
- A review of popular approaches to weight loss and control
- Vegetarian diets
- Starvation
- Very low calorie and liquid diets
- Commercial low-calorie meal substitutes
- Commercial low-calorie meal substitutes
- Blood type diet
- Food combining
- Detox diets
- Low carbohydrate diets
- Low glycaemic index diet (low GI)
- Sweeteners
- Low-fat diets
- Fat substitutes
- Fat burning diets
- Supplements
- Guidelines for childhood weight loss
Unit 4 – Preventing obesity
- Introduction
- Metabolism … Keeping the metabolic rate stable
- Making the best food choices
- Nutritional education
- Teaching healthy eating habits to children
- Health initiatives targeting obesity
- Public health information
- Legislative controls
Unit 5 – Treating obesity
- Methods that work
- Assessment of clients or patients
- Modifying behaviour
- Prescribing diets
- Life coach and personal trainer
- Weight loss hypnosis
- Self-help groups
- Health clubs, health farms and holiday retreats
- A holistic approach
- Supplements
Unit 6 – Modifying eating behaviour
- Key stages in behaviour changes
- Cultural food patterns
- How to make lifelong changes
- Assess current diet (patterns and nutritional value)
- Plan for change
- Seek motivation and support from others
- Improving health through food
- Diseases linked to obesity
- Changing unhealthy habits
Unit 7 – Restricting calorie intake
- Understanding energy and metabolism
- Metabolism
- Energy metabolism
- Age (growth and ageing) and metabolism
- Activity and metabolism
- Calorie restricted diets
Unit 8 – Medical conditions: hormones, drugs, eating disorders
- Nutrition during disease
- Childhood diabetes
- Link between medication and diet
- Drugs and hormones prescribed for weight management
- Diet pills
- Thyroid hormone
- Somatropin (growth hormone
- Weight loss surgery
- Lipoplasty (liposuction)
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
Unit 9 – Planning a diet
- A major problem-based learning project
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.
Testimonials
I enjoyed this course very much
Y. Toras, Maroubra, NSW | Certificate of Nutrition – Weight Loss
I enjoyed my course and would highly recommend
H. Sproule, Cardiff South, Certificate of Nutrition (Weight Loss)
I found that it was easy to follow and submit assessment and the tutors were always efficient at answering any questions. loved it so much that I am thinking of enrolling in another course.
C. Schluter, Blackall, QLD | Certificate of Nutrition Weight Loss
About Us
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
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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:
- Weight Loss Coaches
- Personal Trainers
- Life Coaches
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