This course has been created to provide a balance of information from nutritional history, scientifically supported data, and from the views, experiences, and practices of natural health practitioners and nutritionists.

The aim of this course is to provide you with a thorough understanding of the principles of Applied Nutrition. Nutrition is the key to success in the fitness and health industry. Knowing how to apply your knowledge of nutrition to fitness is essential. The very latest scientific research and thinking is examined and discussed. Topics include a wide range of information about nutrition, from nutrients and digestion to food issues and preparation. Whether you are a health professional or layman, the course will prepare you to apply sound nutrition knowledge to your every day life.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, the students should be able to
•  Advise amateur athletes and sports-minded clients on their nutritional needs and provide accurate information on the    efficacy of sports supplements
•  Help give the apt diet chart/advice to the patients depending upon their conditions or disorders
•  Furnish relevant information to optimise pre-event, event and post-event nutrition, thus enhancing strength, endurance and    overall performance.

COURSE DETAILS
Eligibility

•  Graduates in Physiotherapy / Graduates in Life Sciences & NIS Coaches
•  BPED, MPED Students / Interns, Psychologists , Dieticians, Nursing Graduates & Others who have done Nutrition Courses
•  MBBS Graduates & General Practitioners (Including BHMS,BAMS, BUMS)

Duration & Contact Program
•  Six months correspondence / online study
•  One week contact program conducted at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad*. by experinced faculty in the field.

Course Content
This course is divided into fourteen modules:
1. General Nutrition/Principles
2. Measuring Nutrition
3. Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Diseases
4. Nutrition in Diabetes Mellitus
5. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
6. Nutrition During Infant Feeding/Feeding Children
7. Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases
8. Nutrition and Weight Management
9. Nutrition in Cancer
10. Nutrition in Renal Diseases
11. Nutritional Care of Surgery Patients
12. Nutritional Support
13. Diet and Nutrition in Hospital
14. Sports Nutrition
15. Food Poisoning and Sensitivity

Course Fee

Rs. 20, 000 payable one time or two equal installments of Rs. 11,000 each in favour of “Medvarsity Online Limited” Payable at Hyderabad

About Medvarsity

Medvarsity, India's first virtual medical educational portal was established in April 2000 as a joint venture by Apollo Hospitals & NIIT. Medvarsity in association with Apollo Hospitals conducts online courses for medical & paramedical community. Medvarsity offers its courses in collaboration with reputed bodies like Royal College of General Practitioners and Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation, IRDA Etc.

About AHERF

Apollo Hospital Educational and Research Foundation conducts other educational and training programs including Nursing, Physiotherapy, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Masters Degree in Hospital Administration.