Advanced Diploma In Food And Nutrition VRE003

COURSE STRUCTURE

You must complete 8 modules with 100 hours of industry meetings. Choose any seven (7) modules from the list below, and include Research Project I. Each module is between 100-150 hours:

1) Human Nutrition I BRE102

• Introduction to Nutrition
• The Digestive System
• Absorption & Enzymes
• Energy Value and Foods
• Carbohydrates and Fats
• Proteins
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Water
• Nutrient Disorders

2) Human Nutrition II BRE202

• Cooking And Its Effect On Nutrition
• Food Processing And Its Effect On Nutrition
• Recommended Daily Intake Of Nutrients
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Planning A Balanced Diet
• Assessing Nutritional Status & Needs
• Timing Of Meals & Needs For Special Groups

3) Human Nutrition III BRE302

• Problems With Eating
• Dental Problems
• Fibre and Bowel Diseases
• Different Ways of Eating
• Food Toxicity A
• Food Toxicity B
• Detoxification/Body Cleansing
• Consulting/Giving Advice

4) Children’s Nutrition BRE304

• Introduction to Child Nutrition
• Nutrition for Pre-Pregnancy
• Nutrition in Pregnancy
• Nutrition in Infants
• Nutrition in Childhood
• Nutritional Concerns
• Healthy Eating Behaviors
• Issues in Child Nutrition
• Childhood Obesity
• Diet Plans

5) Human Biology IA – Human Anatomy & Physiology BSC101

• Cells & Tissues – Explains the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues, and membranes.
• The Skeleton – Examines features of the human skeletal system.
• The Muscular System – Describes the human muscular system, in terms of structure and basic function.
• The Nervous System – Looks at the human nervous system, in terms of structure and basic functions.
• Digestion & Excretion – Explains different physiological systems of digestion and excretion in the body.
• Physiological Systems – Focuses on the different physiological systems of the body.

6) Human Biology II – Muscles & Movement BSC202

• How Nerves Work – how nerves cause reactions in the human body
• Nerves & Motor Skills – how the nervous system affects motor skill performance
• Skeletal Muscle – function and structure of skeletal muscle in the human body
• Muscle Organisation – organisation of muscle tissue in the human body
• Muscular Movement – mechanics of muscular movement
• Muscular Development – development of muscular strength and muscular endurance
• Muscle Flexibility – selecting muscular flexibility exercises
• Muscles & Posture – the significance of muscles to posture and general well being

7) Human Biology III – Cardio-Respiratory Performance BSC301

• The Science of Blood
• Blood Pressure
• Pulmonary Ventilation
• Gas Exchange & Transport
• Blood Flow & Gas Transport
• Cardio-Respiratory Control
• Cardio-Respiratory Disease
• Research Project I
• Research Project II
• Research Project III

8) Biochemistry – Animals BSC103

• Introduction to biochemistry
• Lipids and proteins
• Enzymes and hormones
• Nucleic acids
• Thermo-regulation
• Carbohydrate metabolism
• Absorption
• Acidity and alkalinity
• Chemical analysis
• Biochemical applications

9) Sports Nutrition BRE303

• Introduction to Human and Sports Nutrition
• Energy
• Energy in the Athlete’s Body
• The Training Diet
• The Competition Diet
• Fluids
• The Athlete’s Body Composition
• Weight Management
• Training for Size and the Use of Sports Supplements

10) 100 hours of industry meetings

11 ) You may elect to choose other modules not given above such as Counselling Skills and Starting a Small Business, as long as you can justify the overall inclusion. See How to Design Your Own Qualification.