Course Overview

Diploma in  Nutrition course captures the importance of nutrition for enhanced health. With the increase in illnesses related to diet and lifestyles such as, cardiovascular  diseases ,arthritis, diabetes and obesity, there is an increasing motivation to assess the impact of nutrition on health and growth in people’s lives and general well being.

This course dissects  energy providing macronutrients mainly carbohydrates, proteins and lipids that our bodies require for good health. The course further puts into perspective an overview of micronutrients and antioxidants and  also their, metabolism and excretion  from the human body system. It underscores  their  the effects and impact on their deficiency and toxicity on human health.

The course provides a clear perceptive of  human digestive system. It also displays  an extensive look into the processes  and activities that occur in living human cells.
The course is of great interest to health and development  professionals who would like to learn more about human nutrition in development work and the importance of  macro and micro micronutrients  in maintaining good human health.

Course Outline

• Introduction to  Nutrition and Dietetics
• Introduction to the Digestive System
• Digestion, Absorption and Excretion
• Nutrition and Research
• Introduction to Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids
• Understanding Metabolism
• Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism
• Lipid Metabolism
• Protein Metabolism
• Carbohydrate Metabolism
• Introduction to Micronutrients
• Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals
• Antioxidants
• Vitamin E
• Selenium

This course is offered through distance learning.
Course Period:  Six Months ( Course starts 1st of Every Month) 
Course Levels: Diploma in Nutrition
Course Amount USD 500

To register for this course, kindly contact:
The Training Manager
Capacity Africa
Email:info@capacityafrica.com
Website:http://capacityafrica.com