Course description
You can become the ‘go to’ person on all issues concerning weight loss and weight maintenance. This award has no specific entry requirements, but is complimented by a number of additional courses should you wish to pursue any area further. This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free. You choose whether you want to study this course online or as a paper based hard copy. All your course materials will then be delivered to you by post or online, so it couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!
Course Content
Unit 1 Essential Principles in Nutrition
- Describe characteristics and functions of macronutrients and micronutrients
- Explain the importance of vitamins and minerals for the body
- Explain the importance of water in the diet
- List ways in which they can stay informed of the latest developments in the field
Unit 2 The Obesity Epidemic, Causes and Consequences
- Describe energy balance
- Explain how modern diet and working practices predispose individuals to weight gain
- Analyse the role which fast food, ready meals and convenience food play in obesity
- Evaluate the extent to which food consumption is linked to our social and cultural heritage
- Explain the relationship between economic status and obesity
- Describe the effects of the obesity epidemic on an individual and national level
Unit 3 The Principles of Effective Weight Management
- Describe the risks associated with being overweight
- Perform an assessment to determine if a person is overweight, and know the different classes of obesity (obese, severely obese, morbidly obese, super obese)
- Analyse the benefits and drawbacks of different methods for determining whether someone is overweight
- Explain energy balance, and the fundamental mechanics of fat loss, calorie counting, portion sizes and the food pyramid
- Construct a simple weight loss plan
Unit 4 Complications to Weight Management
- Give examples of conditions which predispose individuals to obesity, or make it far more difficult for them to maintain a healthy weight
- Assess the impact of the two diabetes as they apply to weight loss
- Describe the considerations for working with individuals with type one diabetes
- Explain the effect of metabolic diseases on a person’s weight
- Make a balanced judgement as to when an individual is suitable for assistance from a weight loss consultant, and when they need to be treated by a medical professional
Unit 5 Fad Diets, And Fact Diets
- Outline the characteristics and drawbacks of the most popular “fad diets”
- Explain why “diets” not work for sustained weight loss and management
- Define the “yo-yo” dieting effect
- Outline approaches to weight management which do work, and are sustainable in the long term
Unit 6 The Role of Psychology in Weight Loss
- Describe the relationship between emotion and food
- Give examples of situations where emotions or psychological considerations may lie at the heart of a weight issue
- Illustrate with examples the psychological effect which obesity can have on individuals
- Justify the consideration of psychological factors when dealing with weight loss
- List and describe different psychological approaches are effective in supporting weight loss and know how to help clients find help.
Unit 7 The Role of Exercise in Weight Loss
- Explain how exercise can contribute to initial weight loss, as well as maintenance of a healthy weight
- Differentiate between types of exercise which are suitable and unsuitable for obese individuals
- Outline the types of professionals who can provide tailored exercise plans for obese individuals
- Clarify instances when it is appropriate to recommend exercise to a client, and when to refer them to a medical professional
- Describe different ways in which clients can incorporate more exercise into their daily routines
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