
Certificate in Basic Nutrition
Certificate in Basic Nutrition
The Certificate in Basic Nutrition is a fundamental course designed to introduce you to the core principles of nutritional science. With non-communicable diseases on the rise globally, the demand for...
Duration
3 Months
CPD Points
5
from CPD Standards UK & ACCME
Medvarsity Points
500
Earn Upon Completion
Credit Points
Learning Hours
CPD Points
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Courses Completed
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Overview
The Certificate in Basic Nutrition course is designed for healthcare professionals like you who wish to make a career in the field of nutrition. This comprehensive program covers the fundamental principles of nutritional science, including the role of macro and micronutrients, their metabolism, properties, functions, and important food sources.
There is an increasing demand for preventive and curative nutritionists as non-communicable diseases continue to rise. This course will help you to step into the nutrition industry as a competent nutritionist. You will learn about the impact of nutrition on various age groups and health conditions like diabetes, obesity, and cancers. In addition, you will also gain knowledge on dietary reference intakes, recommended dietary allowances, and diet counseling.
The Certificate in Basic Nutrition course includes a combination of lectures about nutritional assessment and counseling by experts to guide you in critically evaluating patient needs in terms of nutrition requirements. You will be awarded the Certificate in Basic Nutrition upon completing the course. This will give you an added advantage and fast-track your career in the nutrition or wellness-oriented industries.




Eligibility
- Ayush
- Dietitians
- Nutritionists
- MDS
- MD/MS/DNB
- Nursing
- BDS
- MBBS
Your Career Progression
See how this course fits into your learning journey towards specialization and advanced practice.
Course 1
Certificate in Basic Nutrition
Course 2
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Nutrition
Course 3
Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition
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Curriculum
- •Introduction: Nutrition and Dietetics
- •Expert Talk: Career in Nutrition and Dietetics
- •Terminologies Related to Nutrition
- •Introduction: Macronutrients
- •Carbohydrates
- •Proteins
- •Introduction: Micronutrients - Vitamins
- •Expert Talk: Vitamins
- •Vitamin A (Fat Soluble)
- •Nutrition Care Process
- •Introduction: Assessment of Nutritional Status
- •Nutritional Assessment
- •Introduction: Dietary Counseling
- •Expert Talk: Introduction to Dietary Counseling
- •How to Conduct a Dietary Counseling Session?
Faculty & Disclosures

Accreditation
This program is certified by the AHERF - Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation and BAC - BRITISH ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Certificate in Basic Nutrition designed to teach?
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Course Fee
$390