Nutrition for Children and Adolescents
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Nutrition for Children and Adolescents
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** 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 Definition
2 Macronutrients
3 Enzymes
4 Micronutrients
5   The Western Diet
6   Gastrointestinal Disorders
7   Immune System and Diet
8   Obesity
9   ADD/ADHD
10   Autism
11   Functional Foods
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – Definition.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain your understanding of the word “nutrition”
LO2   Summarise the Process of Digestion
 
Module 2 – Macronutrients.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the macro-nutrient groups discussed in this unit
 
Module 3 – Enzymes.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain what enzymes are
LO2   Discuss the importance of Enzyme Supplementation
 
Module 4 – Micronutrients.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List each of the essential micronutrients, its best natural source and deficiency symptoms
 
Module 5 – The Western Diet.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the connection between health problems and the Western Diet
 
Module 6 – Gastrointestinal Disorders.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain your understanding of the term “Bacterial Dysbiosis”
LO2   Summarise Intestinal Hyperpermeability
 
Module 7 – Immune System and Diet.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the effects of undigested food particles that are able to cross the intestinal epithelium but that can not be used by cells in its un-hydrolyzed state
 
Module 8 – Obesity.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the term “obesity is becoming an epidemic disease”
 
Module 9 – ADD/ADHD.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Review the dietary problems associated with ADHD and how can those be addressed by an appropriate dietary supplementation
 
Module 10 – Autism.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how autism is caused
 
Module 11 – Functional Foods.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define “functional foods”

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