COURSE OUTLINE
Nutrition and diet concepts
Dietary trends, dietary guidelines, defining healthy eating
What is a good diet?

Digestive system and turning food into fuel
Glands and organs and processes involved in dismantling food and using it in the body

Carbohydrates, sugars, fibre and health
Defining carbs, fibre and simple sugars
Digestion, structure and functionsHealth implications of sugarFacts and figures; sugar does not turn to fat!
Detecting sugars in products
Glycemic index realities and uses

Protein and amino acids
Chemical structure, what makes amino acids so different
Functions and health implications
Requirements by age and activity
Protein quality, essential amino acids
Vegetarian diets and creating balanced meals

Dietary fats (lipids)
Why structure is so important in classifying fats and health benefits
Functions of fat in the body
Trans-fatty acids and health implications
Recommended intakes of each fat type
Cholesterol the real issue

Vitamins
The difference between vitamins and minerals
Water soluble and fat soluble as a means for checking safety
RDIs, AIs, ULs and the NRVs; the latest on recommended intakes
Function and sources: A, D, E, K plus B and C
Health status and nutrients; Free radicals and antioxidant nutrients and food sources

Minerals and water balance
How much fluid do we require?
What is dehydration and related health effects
Functions, sources and interactions; calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, chromium, potassium, sulfur, selenium and more
Body signals of deficiencies; zinc spots on nails and more

Energy
Energy production in the body
Energy expenditure (working out EER)
What are calories, kJs and MJs?
Calculations; working out cals and reading labels 
Ratio of nutrients for an ideal diet
Why alcohol contributes so much to calorie intake

Sports nutrition
Energy production systems
Fuel requirements; carbs, protein and fat for the active
Fueling timing; when and what
Assessing hydration and hydrating
Lean muscle mass and energy output
Common sporting aids

Body composition and body weight
Anthropometrics; Body Mass Index (BMI), waist-to-hip and health risks
Weight control facts; what really works and what doesn't
Weight loss myths; Low-fat myths and facts
Lipid storage and utilisation in fat cells
Psychology and weight loss challenges

Nutrition for the young
Feeding infants
Issues of feeding children; fussy eating, allergies and more
Adolescent dietary needs

Nutrition for older adults
Nutrients of concern
The effect of nutrients and nutrition on bone, cardiovascular and cognitive health
Dietary issues in eating healthy

Food safety
Storing, heating, reheating food safely
Food compounds, additives and health

Nutrition assessment
Recording dietary intake
Assessing diets
Calculating findings
Using the data in a positive manner
Communication skills

Supportive nutritional materials
Example of just a few of the dozens of fact sheets provided for students:
- Coeliac disease
- Chocolate
- Breads and cereals
- Caffeine and coffee
- Superfoods
- Food psychology

Set of nutritional booklets and posters

Online quizzes

TESTIMONIALS
Compared to many other courses, I found the material easy to follow and interesting.  The best nutritional course I have completed!
Aine Farrell, Personal Trainer



I had the best learning experience through you guys and am already planning my next course. 
Rebecca Martinovich, NZ 


I really enjoyed the format of how the course was set out, also the telephone support was always helpful and never made you feel that your call was a trouble.  I loved the course and look forward to doing more.  Will recommend your courses, they are really professional and well put together.
Virginia Fotiadis

 
I was using this course as an introduction to further studies in the field of nutrition to ensure I liked it before committing to a Diploma course which I am now going to undertake.
Eileen Tighe

 
The assessment was a delightful experience.  Now I often look at nutrition information on each food product I buy and it helps me to do sensible comparative shopping for my kids!  Thanks Cadence Health.
Jin Young OH

 
The course materials are excellent and a detailed source of information.
Dolly Tan

 

This course had everything I wanted to know and more.
Elana Schmid

 

I have learned so much and joyed this course VERY much!
Tina Kekwick

 
The course was really helpful, being a frequent weight trainer and supplement user, it has helped me understand why we do the things we do!
Lee Hopewell

 
I enjoyed the course so much that I have enrolled into a diploma course so I can practice as a nutritionist.
Pauline Smallwood

 
This course covered everything, and the additional resource disc was jammed pack full of lateral information, also I found the student page really helpful for research for my assessments at uni, great course!
Jason Ascot, Student