Nutrition Course: Education for Nutritional Advising

An educational course covering nutrition principles, healthy eating, and lifestyle support within a non-medical context. 

Topics

Introduction & Foundations

• Course overview and learning structure

• The role of a nutritional adviser

• Safety and professional boundaries

• Skills needed for nutrition education

• Client groups

• Healthy diets

• Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA / RDI)

• Understanding food labels

Macronutrients

• Carbohydrates

  • Simple carbohydrates

  • Complex carbohydrates

  • Common problems with carbohydrates

  • Fibre and water

• Fats (lipids)

  • Types of fats

  • Saturated and unsaturated fats

  • Cholesterol

• Protein

  • Protein structure and function

  • Complete and incomplete proteins

Micronutrients

• Vitamins

  • Fat-soluble vitamins

  • Water-soluble vitamins

• Minerals

• Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA)

Digestion & Physiology

• Digestive system overview

• Nutrient absorption

• Metabolism

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Weight Management

• Calories and energy balance

• Obesity

• Underweight

• BMI (Body Mass Index)

• Portion control

Nutrition Across the Lifespan

• Baby and infant nutrition

• Child nutrition

• Adolescent nutrition

• Adult nutrition

• Elderly nutrition

Special Diets & Dietary Patterns

• Vegetarian diet

• Vegan diet

• Gluten-free diet

• Coeliac disease

• Lactose intolerance

Health Conditions (Educational)

• Diabetes

• Cholesterol and heart health

• High blood pressure

• Eating disorders (awareness and referral)

Allergies & Intolerances

• Food allergies

• Food intolerances

• Symptoms and common triggers

• Referral and testing awareness

Sports & Exercise Nutrition

• Nutrition in athletes

• Energy systems

• Muscle types

• Calorie requirements for activity

• Timing of meals

• Supplementation (educational)

Supplements

• Vitamins and mineral supplements

• Protein supplements

• General supplementation guidance

Client Support & Practice

• Creating diet plans (educational context)

• Follow-up consultations

• Behaviour change support

Business & Professional Setup

• Setting up as self-employed

• Working with clients

• Record keeping

• Professional conduct

• Referral to healthcare professionals
  

✅ Summary

• Covers general nutrition education, applied examples, and business context

• No regulated qualification is claimed

• Topics are consistent with non-medical nutrition education