Aim of course
To enable candidates to achieve knowledge and understanding of healthy balanced Diets and the theory of Nutrition. To achieve a national qualification, approved by BABTAC.
To enable a candidate to use diet and nutrition information to assist in consultations and treatment plans for a range of beauty and complementary therapies.
(N.B. This qualification does not entitle the holder to construct dietary plans or advise on supplements to a diet)
entry level
Either:
A recognised Body, Beauty or Complementary Therapy qualification to national standards level 3. CIBTAC or equivalent or
An Anatomy and Physiology qualification, CIBTAC or equivalent or
A medical professional qualification i.e. Oncology Nurse, Health Visitor, Physiotherapist or Midwife
units/subjects to be studied
All units are mandatory and examinable.
Assessment methodology used is MCQ theory examinations and practical examinations.
generic areas of study
G 2 Health and Hygiene
other subjects
Digestive system
Nutrients - Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats/Lipids
Vitamins/Anti-oxidants
Minerals
Roughage/Fibre
Water
Nutritional terms
Common Anti-Nutrients / Toxins - Effects of Pollution
Current trends and concepts in nutrition -
Care of food
Refined and Unrefined foods
Common health disorders associated with food and diet -
Raised levels of Cholesterol
Obesity
Anorexia and Bulimia
Diabetes
minimum training requirement
50 hours. This must include 33 hours contact (50% of which must be spent working within a commercial salon environment) and 17 hours of additional study.
This course is designed on a flexible time basis, enabling many part-time students to qualify who would not be able to attend college on a full time basis.
examinations
The dates will be issued annually by the Examining Board.
THEORY 45mins (multiple choice paper)
EXAM FEE
diet and nutrition diploma learning objectives
The learner will be able to:
Understand how the digestive system works.
Name and give the structure and function of the main nutrients and micro-nutrients needed by the body for health.
Explain a variety of nutritional terms
Understand how the quality of food, eating habits and activity patterns have changed in recent years.
Recognise a variety of health disorders that may be caused by food or dietary habits.
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