Foundations of Nutrition - 16 Wednesday Mornings
| Date: | 17-Feb-15 to 24-Jun-15 |
| Location: | Wellpark College / New Zealand |
| Category: | Education |
You already have a passion for good food and healthy eating!
Now take your learning to the next level.
On Wednesday mornings over 16 weeks (9.30am - 12.30pm) you will have the opportunity to join Wellpark College's Faculty of Nutrition and learn more about the history, philosophies and practical approaches of this fascinating subject.
The course is a great opportunity for those thinking about studying Nutrition full time and wanting to gain a taster into the Diploma of Nutrition 2 Year course.
The Foundations of Nutrition course will introduce students to the history of nutrition and the varying philosophical and practical approaches that have arisen as a result of its development. Introductory aspects of nutrition will be discussed with emphasis on the role of the digestive processes involving the macronutrients, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and their subsequent utilisation by the body.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion the student will be able to:
Outline the contribution of nutrition to special circumstances in life.
Provide rationale for one modern day food philosophy that has developed throughout history and can be recommended to clients today.
Analyse the effect of selected dietary changes through weekly experiments.
Demonstrate consultation skills relating to a number of:
Bowel disorders.
Disorders relating to proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Content
Macronutrients
Defining nutrients
Digestive processes in gastrointestinal system
Proteins – structure, types, uses, deficiencies, health issues
Fats – structure, types, uses, deficiencies, health issues
Carbohydrates – structure, types, uses, deficiencies, health issues
Combinations of macronutrients
History and philosophy
Historical aspects in the development of nutrition
Modern approaches to nutrition including supplements
Food philosophies – differing approaches to treatment through
Now take your learning to the next level.
On Wednesday mornings over 16 weeks (9.30am - 12.30pm) you will have the opportunity to join Wellpark College's Faculty of Nutrition and learn more about the history, philosophies and practical approaches of this fascinating subject.
The course is a great opportunity for those thinking about studying Nutrition full time and wanting to gain a taster into the Diploma of Nutrition 2 Year course.
The Foundations of Nutrition course will introduce students to the history of nutrition and the varying philosophical and practical approaches that have arisen as a result of its development. Introductory aspects of nutrition will be discussed with emphasis on the role of the digestive processes involving the macronutrients, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and their subsequent utilisation by the body.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion the student will be able to:
Outline the contribution of nutrition to special circumstances in life.
Provide rationale for one modern day food philosophy that has developed throughout history and can be recommended to clients today.
Analyse the effect of selected dietary changes through weekly experiments.
Demonstrate consultation skills relating to a number of:
Bowel disorders.
Disorders relating to proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Content
Macronutrients
Defining nutrients
Digestive processes in gastrointestinal system
Proteins – structure, types, uses, deficiencies, health issues
Fats – structure, types, uses, deficiencies, health issues
Carbohydrates – structure, types, uses, deficiencies, health issues
Combinations of macronutrients
History and philosophy
Historical aspects in the development of nutrition
Modern approaches to nutrition including supplements
Food philosophies – differing approaches to treatment through
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