Improve your understanding of nutrition across a wide range of related topics including how nutrition works, the relationship of health to nutrition and the value and types of human nutrition including macro and micro nutrients. Choose from a range of specialised electives such as children’s nutrition, weight loss nutrition or consultancy, sports nutrition etc.
Students undertake three core modules and one elective as outlined below.
Core Modules
1. Human Nutrition A
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- Introduction to Nutrition
- The Digestive System
- Absorption and Enzymes
- Energy Value of Foods
- Carbohydrates and Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Water
- Nutrient Disorders
2. Human Nutrition B
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- Cooking and it’s Effect on Food and Nutrition
- Food Processing and Nutrition
- Recommended Daily Intakes of Nutrients
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Planning a Balanced Diet
- Assessing Nutritional Status and Needs
- Timing Meals and Needs of Special Groups
3. Human Nutrition C
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- Nutrient Imbalance and Disease
- Dental Problems
- Fibre and Diseases of the Bowel
- Different ways of Eating
- Food Toxicities and Sensitivities
- Food Toxicity and Poisoning
- Detoxification or Body Cleansing
- Consulting and Giving Advice on Diet