Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the relationship between diet, nutrition, exercise and health and on completion be able to provide general advice to apparently healthy clients.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the basic functions of macronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and general wellbeing.
- Evaluate the diets of individuals according to sound nutritional criteria, use current guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition and identify the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake.
- Describe the relationship between diet and specific lifestyle diseases.
- Critically evaluate evidence that underpins nutrition advice.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 1102
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 486
Notes:
Class details
Online
Class number 3103
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 498
Notes:
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