Learn about nutrition principles, healthy dieting and the significance of keeping hydrated in this free online course. We do not always find the six vital nutrients required for optimal health in our diet. So how do we ensure the body gets all the nutrients it needs? Learn about the nutritional values of different foods, types of nutrients and the dietary requirements for children and adults. Explore common eating disorders, food-related diseases, the role of nutrition in combating and managing conditions and the impact of malnutrition on the body.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195429 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Define ‘nutrition’ • Distinguish between macronutrients and micronutrients • Discuss various diet-related diseases and disorders • Identify some disease-fighting foods • List foods included in the ketogenic diet • Recall the importance of a healthy diet and nutritional support for your health • Explain malnutrition and its adverse effects on the body • Recognise the importance of nutritional support for pregnant women, children, elderly people and athletes |
| Course Code | 4790 |
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