Diet Specialist Level 4 Diploma in Applied Nutrition Science

Successful completion of this course results in eligibility for an AfN Certificate in Intermediate Nutrition Essentials for Health & Social Care to be issued.

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This course builds on our Diet Specialist Level 3 Course, with the additional modules on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This course will provide a foundation of knowledge on:

• Energy production from food
• Protein requirements
• Nutrition for pregnancy, lactation and children
• Carbohydrate and Lipid optimisation
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Fat loss and Human biology
• Calorie Density and Basal Metabolic Rate Calculation
• Plant based diets, benefits and risks
• Diet Trends: Keto, Carnivore, Paleo, Raw Food and Atkins
• Inflammation, Menu Suggestions and Gut Health
• Appetite Hormones and Insulin
• Interpreting Food labels
• Psychology of Overeating and Behavioural Change
• Food intake Assessments and Body Measurements
• Motivation Techniques
• Food Allergies and Intolerances
• Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to work with a range of clients, offering initial dietary advice and guidance, signpost to credible resources and refer on appropriately to Registered Nutritionists and Dietitians.

Completers of this course are eligible to join the IICT