| MAIDSTONE SCHOOL OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY |
Tuition: Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39 - 48 Marsham Street , Maidstone , ME14 1HH |
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| MAIDSTONE SCHOOL OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY |
Tuition: Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39 - 48 Marsham Street , Maidstone , ME14 1HH |
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Diploma in Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
Students will be able to
1) Understand and explain the structure and function of the organs and accessory organs of the digestive system
2) Understand and explain the process of absorption
3) Understand and explain the process by which food stuffs are broken down by the alimentary canal during the digestive process
4) Understand and explain the function and where in the digestive system you would find the following:
5) Understand and explain the causes of the following diseases and disorders of the Digestive system
6) Understand and explain the interrelationship of the digestive system with other systems of the body
7) Understand and explain the effect of outside factors on dietary requirements
8) Understand and explain the function of water in the diet and it’s effects
9) Understand and explain the effects of dehydration on the body
10) Understand and explain the role of carbohydrates in the diet
11) Understand and explain the role of fats/lipids in the diet
12) Understand and explain the role of cholesterol in the diet
13) Understand and explain the role of protein in the diet
14) Understand and explain the role of vitamins in the diet
15) Understand and explain the effects of antioxidants
16) Understand and explain the role of minerals in the diet
17) Understand and explain the dietary/nutritional value of certain foods
18) Understand and explain the systems of processing
19) Understand and explain the role of refined and unrefined foods
20) Understand and explain the role of common anti-nutrients
21) Understand and explain the role of Environmental pollutants
22) Understand and explain some of the problems that may be experienced in the digestion of gluten and he various disorders which may be associated with it
23) Understand and explain some the problems that may be associated with dairy intolerance
24) Understand and explain the growing level of nut intolerance
25) Understand and explain the possible side effects of additives
26) Understand and explain the condition of obesity
27) Understand and explain the conditions of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
28) Understand and explain the condition of Hypoglycaemia
29) Understand and explain the condition of Diabetes
30) Understand the importance of the ‘timing of meals’
31) Understand and explain ‘common ailments’ related to nutritional imbalance
32) Understand and explain guidelines for eating
33) Understand and explain the dietary requirements for the following
CASE STUDIES
5 clients must be consulted and case studies produced
Previous Therapist qualification required
Course duration
100 hours incuding classwork, projects and coursework.
