COURSE CURRICULUM

• Foundations of Nutrition, Dietetics & Wellness Industry

• Introduction to the Industry

• Overview of the Nutrition, Dietetics & Wellness field

• Historical perspective and evolution

• Key players and stakeholders

• Evidence-Based Methodology in Nutrition & Wellness

• Principles of evidence-based practice

• Health Definition and Assessment Techniques

• Defining Health

• Multidimensional aspects of health

• Holistic approach to wellness

• Assessment Tools

• BMI (Body Mass Index)

• Hip to Waist Ratio

• Body Fat Calipers

• Other relevant health assessments

• Human Physiology and its Relationship with Nutrition

• Fundamentals of Human Physiology

• Key organ systems and their functions

• How physiology impacts nutritional needs

• Interconnection of Physiology and Nutrition

• Integrating physiological knowledge into dietary recommendations

• Nutrient Concepts and Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI)

• Types of Nutrients

• Macro-nutrients (Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats)

• Micro-nutrients (Vitamins, Minerals)

• Dietary fiber and water

• Guidelines for optimal nutrient consumption

• Adjusting RNI based on individual needs

• The Law of Energy Balance

• Energy In vs. Energy Out

• Caloric intake and expenditure

• Factors influencing energy balance

• Practical Applications

• Designing nutrition plans for weight management

• Addressing energy balance in different life stages

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