Diet and Nutrition
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Diet and Nutrition Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 17 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 170 *

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Basic Anatomy and Physiology
2

The digestive process
3

Human nutrition and the importance of vitamins
4

Minerals and water
5

Carbohydrates and proteins
6

The concepts of healthy eating and weight management
7 Guidelines to compiling eating programmes
8 Metabolism and exercise
9 Allergies and intolerances
10 The yeast menace
11 Food combining and supplements
12

Deficiencies and disorders
13

Disease states
14

Vegetarians and fats
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the five main systems of the body.
LO2 Discuss the functions of the heart.
LO3 Describe the importance of the kidneys in the human body.
LO4 Define the structure of the brain.
 

Module 2 – The digestive process.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify the organs of digestion.
LO2 Explore the digestive properties of the stomach.
LO3

Describe the functions of the large intestine.
LO4 Describe the functions of the liver.
 
Module 3 – Human nutrition and the importance of vitamins.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse the stages of the General Adaption Syndrome.
LO2 Explore the importance of the individual vitamins within the human body.
 

Module 4 – Minerals and water.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce the different types and importance of vitamins for the body.
LO2

Explore why water is a necessity for life.
LO3

Examine the primary considerations surrounding magnesium.
LO4

Examine the primary considerations surrounding potassium.
LO5

Examine the primary considerations surrounding iron.
 

Module 5 – Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine the characteristics of common carbohydrates.
LO2

Explore functions of proteins.
LO3

Analyse the main components and characteristics of lipids.
 

Module 6 – The concepts of healthy eating and weight management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Investigate the risks associated with being overweight.
LO2

Describe how to determine if a person is overweight.
LO3

Explore the factors that contribute to weight gain.

LO4 Introduce Basal Metabolic Rate.
LO5 Identify basic principles of weight reduction and control diets.
 

Module 7 – Guidelines to compiling eating programmes.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the human digestive process.
LO2

Introduce the basic dietary principles associated with lifestyle change.
 

Module 8 – Metabolism and Exercise.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce the six nutrient groups.    

LO2

Identify the five food groups.

LO3

Analyse the characteristics of the metabolism.   

LO4 Explore physical activity’s effect on energy expenditure.
 

Module 9 – Allergies and intolerances.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse the term ‘IgE’.
LO2

Examine the role of antibodies when fighting food allergies.
LO3

Investigate the characteristics of elimination diets.
 

Module 10 – The yeast menace.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Investigate the yeast menace.
LO2

Explore the methods of treatment for patients who are suffering from the yeast menace.
 

Module 11 – Food combining and supplements.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the notion of food combining.

LO2

Introduce some of the definitions commonly associated with food combining.
LO3

Discuss the importance of fruit in the human diet.

LO4 Identify compatible and incompatible food combinations.
 

Module 12 – Deficiencies and disorders.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify some of the common food types people crave.
LO2

Explore some of the supplements that can be taken to reduce food cravings.
LO3

Discuss the alternative food sources that can be consumed to reduce food cravings.
 

Module 13 – Disease states.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine the dietary effects of arthritis.

LO2

Introduce the primary characteristics of asthma.

LO3

Explore the types of foods that can aid the recovery of a cold.
LO4

Explain the problems commonly associated with heart disease.
LO5

Discuss the dietary concerns of a patient who is diabetic.
 

Module 14 – Vegetarians and fats.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce the concept of vegetarianism.
LO2

Explore the function of vitamin B12 in the human body.
LO3

Identify the common types of fats.
LO4 Analyse client consultation.

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