Advanced Nutrition Course (Holistic)

Advanced Nutrition courses at The School of Natural Health Sciences
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    Self Study: £225 Tutored: £395

    Online Advanced Nutrition Course

    Study online to achieve an Advanced Diploma in Holistic Nutrition

    Looking to start a new career as a Nutrition Therapist, look no further!

    This Advanced Nutrition Course is a must if you wish to take your knowledge to a ‘high level’ of competence, when advising on Nutrition in your professional practice as a Holistic Therapist. The understanding of all aspects of nutrition will help you, to help those who come to you with their dietary problems. Your clients will be delighted with the results you will be able to achieve with your additional knowledge and assistance, gained through this advanced course.

    Students who have already enjoyed our expertly written foundation Nutrition Course will look forward to expanding their knowledge on what we describe as the ‘detailed picture’, in this thoroughly effective and fascinating therapy. Nutrition is a fundamental of good health, and understanding its importance and significance enables the therapist to provide sound nutritional advice to his or her clients.

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    Advanced Nutrition Course (Holistic)

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    Advanced Nutrition Course Pre-requisites:

    Students wishing to enrol on this course must hold a Practitioner/Therapist level qualification, in Nutrition.

    Those who have achieved these qualifications from training establishments, other than the School of Natural Health Sciences, are also very welcome to enrol on this course. However, you will need to provide a copy of your qualification prior to receiving any coursework.

    Study Nutrition to the Advanced Level

    Nutrition 2 for 1 – If you choose to order the Nutrition & Advanced Nutrition Courses at the same time we will give you the non-advanced Course for Free (Offer does not apply to payments made by instalments). Order Nutrition Courses 2 for 1

    Summary of Topics included in the Course

    • Introduction
    • The Role of Essential Nutrients – categories and sub-categories
    • pH Values
    • The Digestive System – the major organs and structures
    • The Process of Digestion and Absorption
    • The Digestive System Interrelationships with other Body Systems – The Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory and Urinary Systems
    • The Chemical Actions in the Digestive Process
    • In depth study of Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12  C, D, E, H, K and Choline
    • Carbohydrates – Complex and Simple
    • Cholesterol – High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
    • Cholesterol and Diet
    • Fats and Lipids
    • Function of Fat in the Diet – Saturated Fat, Unsaturated Fat, Omega 3, Omega 6, Gamma Linolenic Acid and Trans Fats
    • Minerals – Micro and Macro. Signs of Deficiencies
    • Protein and Fibre – Daily Protein requirement, Effects of Protein Deficiency
    • Anti-oxidants and Gluten
    • Water – Effects of Dehydration in the Body – Loss of Appetite, Skin, Fatigue & Weakness, Chills etc.

    • Dairy Intolerance – Lactose – Primary Lactase Deficiency, Secondary Lactase Deficiency, Congenital Lactase Deficiency and Familial Lactase Deficiency are discussed.
    • Treatment of Lactose Intolerance – Foods to avoid and Lactose Free Food and Drinks
    • Nut Allergy – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options. Alternative sources of Nutrients
    • Vegetarian and Vegan Dietary Requirements – Vitamins and Minerals – Planning a Nutritious Vegetarian Diet
    • Anti-Nutrients – Definition and Types of Anti-Nutrients
    • Breakdown of Dietary and Nutritional Values of Common Foods – Eggs, Milk, Fish, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat and Nuts
    • Diseases of the Digestive System – Acid Reflux, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis etc.
    • Obesity – Causes and Symptoms are discussed
    • Diet and Pain Management
    • How foods fight pain.
    • Different Foods for Different Kinds of Pain
    • Using Foods against Injury and Irritation
    • Foods and Nerve Function
    • Foods that Fight Inflammation
    • The Four Week Anti-Arthritis Diet
    • Metabolic and Immune Problems – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Kidney Stones and Urinary Infections etc
    • Sugar – The Hidden Menace in Everyday Foods
    • Food Diary sheet with working tips

    A Practitioner/Therapist Level Qualification is awarded on successful completion of this course. See our Accreditation Page for the list of ‘independent accrediting bodies’ who approve and accredit our courses in the UK and around the World.

    About the Advanced Nutrition Course Writer and Tutor – Tony Edwards

    To maintain continuity we are delighted that the author of our foundation course in Holistic Nutrition, Tony Edwards, has written this truly exceptional course for us.

    Tony Edwards holds advanced qualifications in Nutrition, Counselling, Psychotherapy and Behaviour Modification, Stress Management, Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Naturopathy.

    He is a Nationally Registered Hypnotherapist and Hypnoanalyst, a Fellow of the British Institute of Hypnotherapy and NLP and a Registered Member of the Association of Natural Medicine. Tony is also the author of internationally recognised training courses and texts in these subjects. He is a member of several ‘Professional Bodies’ concerned with various modalities in the complementary therapy field, a Member of the Nutrition Society, a Life Fellow of Medicina Alternativa and a Member of the Society of Naturopaths and a Registered Naturopath.

    Advanced Nutrition Course Feedback

    I am fully satisfied with my studies and can’t wait to take more. All the material is very informative and interesting, and there was always something new I could learn. Also, I always received swift response to any questions I had, thank you very much to you all.

    How I found The School of Natural Health Sciences? Well, I have been passionate about healthy living for many years. Since my life totally took a different route, I knew I had to do something worthwhile for myself and others. What could be better than sharing passion and knowledge! One day I was looking at the Health Magazine and found your school, and that was it. The law of attraction was working. I knew that was something I needed, it was really exciting moment for me when I signed in within The School of Natural Health Sciences (and the name of the school is very appealing).

    There are many courses to choose from, and I am also thinking of taking the Allergy Testing Course, Stress Management Course and Aromatherapy Course. For now, I am getting ready to begin my practice as Nutritional Therapist. Thank you for all your support. I would recommend The School of Natural Health Sciences for everyone who loves holistic approach to life.

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