Diploma in Human Nutrition

BY
Alison

Mode

Online

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Alison

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Human Nutrition

  • Introduction to Human Nutrition - Learning Outcomes
  • The Basics of Human Nutrition
  • Calories and Food Energy
  • Phytochemicals, Zoochemicals and Functional Foods
  • Introduction to Human Nutrition - Lesson Summary

Module 2: Nutrition and Science Research

  • Nutrition and Science Research - Learning Outcomes
  • Epidemiology
  • In Vitro and Animal Studies
  • Clinical Trials
  • Nutrition Research Statistics and Publishing
  • Nutrition and Science Research - Lesson Summary

Module 3: Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment

  • Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment

Module 4: Introduction to the Human Digestive System

  • Introduction to the Human Digestive System - Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction to the Human Digestive System
  • The Energy Cycle
  • Food
  • Vitamins
  • Ingestion
  • Swallowing
  • Temporary Storage
  • Introduction to the Human Digestive System - Lesson Summary

Module 5: Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection

  • Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection - Learning Outcomes
  • Digestion
  • Absorption
  • Elimination
  • The Reticuloendothelial System
  • The Mammary Gland
  • Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection - Lesson Summary

Module 6: Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment

  • Module 6 Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment

Module 7: Introduction to Carbohydrates

  • Introduction to Carbohydrates - Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction to Carbohydrates
  • Simple Carbohydrates
  • Alternative Sweeteners
  • Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides
  • Introduction to Carbohydrates - Lesson Summary

Module 8: Introduction to Proteins

  • Introduction to Proteins - Learning Outcomes
  • Amino Acids
  • Protein Synthesis, Structure and Functions
  • Protein Quality and Protein-Energy Malnutrition
  • Introduction to Proteins - Lesson Summary

Module 9: Introduction to Lipids

  • Introduction to Lipids - Learning Outcomes
  • Lipids and Fatty Acids
  • Fatty Acid Naming and Food Sources
  • Essential Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids
  • Phospholipids and Triglycerides
  • Sterols
  • Introduction to Lipids - Lesson Summary

Module 10: Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment

  • Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment

Module 11: Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism

  • Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism - Learning Outcomes
  • Metabolism Basics
  • Cofactors
  • Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism - Lesson Summary

Module 12: Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways

  • Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways - Learning Outcomes
  • Monosaccharide Metabolism
  • Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis
  • Glycolysis
  • Transition Reaction
  • The Citric Acid Cycle
  • Electron Transport Chain
  • Aerobic Glucose Metabolism Totals and Anaerobic Respiration
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways - Lesson Summary

Module 13: Lipid Metabolism Pathways

  • Lipid Metabolism Pathways - Learning Outcomes
  • Lipolysis
  • Fatty Acid Oxidation
  • Fatty Acid Synthesis, Ketone Body Synthesis and Cholesterol Synthesis
  • Lipid Metabolism Pathways - Lesson Summary

Module 14: Protein Metabolism Pathways

  • Protein Metabolism Pathways - Learning Outcomes
  • Transamination and Deamination
  • Gluconeogenesis
  • Protein Turnover/Degradation
  • Protein Metabolism Pathways - Lesson Summary

Module 15: Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fourth Assessment

  • Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fourth Assessment

Module 16: Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals

  • Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals - Learning Outcomes
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals - Lesson Summary

Module 17: Antioxidants

  • Antioxidants - Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction to Antioxidants
  • Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress
  • What is an Antioxidant?
  • Meaningful Antioxidants
  • Too Much Antioxidants A Good Thing?
  • Antioxidants - Lesson Summary

Module 18: Vitamin E

  • Vitamin E - Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction to Vitamin E
  • Alpha-Tocopherol - Natural vs. Synthetic
  • Vitamin E Absorption, Metabolism and Excretion
  • Dietary Vitamin E, Vitamin E Deficiency and Toxicity
  • Vitamin E DRI & IUs
  • Vitamin E - Lesson Summary

Module 19: Vitamin C

  • Vitamin C - Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction to Vitamin C
  • Vitamin C Absorption and Tissue Accumulation
  • Enzymatic Functions
  • Vitamin C Deficiency, Toxicity, Linus Pauling and the Common Cold
  • Vitamin C - Lesson Summary

Module 20: Selenium

  • Selenium - Learning Outcomes
  • Selenium
  • Selenoproteins
  • Selenium Absorption, Excretion and Toxicity
  • Selenium - Lesson Summary

Module 22: Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fifth Assessment

  • Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fifth Assessment

Module 21: Course assessment

  • Diploma in Human Nutrition - Final Assessment

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