Nutrition courses that put YOU in control of your own health program
Low fat, low carb, low cholesterol, vegetarian, protein rich – with the number of diets around today it’s hard to know which one is right for you and your loved ones. And that leaves you vulnerable to fad diets, bogus nutrition claims and other eating plans that don’t feed your body with the nutrients it needs for good health.
Lexicom Nutrition Courses Give You the Facts
Lexicom Learning’s online nutrition courses begin with the scientific fundamentals and build your knowledge step by step. In just 40 to 60 hours, studying when and where you like, you will learn:
- the relationship between nutrition and the functioning of each system in the human body
- dietary requirements during infancy, childhood, pregnancy, times of illness and older age
- how to decode food labels in the US, UK and Australian systems
- how to develop your own health program, including designing diet plans and making dietary recommendations to others.
"With the amount of travel I do the online training really suited my schedule. The nutrition course opened my eyes and I will be healthier for it.
The content of this nutrition course is first class and the tutor was very responsive. The forum was excellent too. I highly recommend this nutrition course."
Roger Burgess, Sydney, Australia.
Who Will Benefit from Our Nutrition Courses?
You can benefit from our nutrition courses if you:
- Play sports – our online nutrition courses show you how to tailor your diet to your activity
- Have a weight loss goal – instead of using one-size-fits-all diet advice, learn how to design your own nutrition and health program
- Are pregnant – our nutrition courses will show you the dietary needs of your developing baby
- Have kids – learn the nutritional requirements at different stages of child development
- Are managing a medical condition – including heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer
- Are considering a career in nutrition – gain a firm understanding of the scientific fundamentals of nutrition
- Want to make fact-based food decisions – empower yourself today!
Our prices are very competitive and the course is backed by a Seven-Day Money Back Guarantee. Sign up for the Certificate in Nutrition now.
FREE SAMPLE OF NUTRITION COURSE >>
In this course you will cover the following:
- Characteristics of essential nutrients and the use of scientific research to determine nutrient needs.
- Factors that make a healthy diet and designing menus using MyPyramid and Dietary Guidelines.
- Relationships between nutrition and the functions of each system of the human body.
- Functions of proteins and the effects of deficiency and excess intake.
- The nutritional role and deficiency symptoms for each vitamin.
- The importance of water and minerals to the human body.
- The nutrient needs of adults and older adults.
- Problems associated with obesity and how it can be treated.
- Healthy ways to buy, prepare, cook, and preserve food.
- Causes and effects of a few eating disorders and discuss the possible modes of treatment.
- Health concerns related to carbohydrate intake.
- Health concerns related to lipid intake.
- Dietary recommendations for normal growth and development for infants, preschoolers, school-age children, and teenagers.
- Recommending a food plan to be followed during pregnancy and lactation.
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Topic 1 – Nutrition and You
- Classes and Sources of Nutrients
- The Need to Eat
- Scientific Research to Determine Nutrient Needs
- Nutrition and Changing Lifestyle
Topic 2 - Designing a Healthy Diet
- Healthy Diet
- Nutrition Assessment
- Diet Plans
- Food Labels
Topic 3 - Human Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Physiological Systems
- The Digestive Process
- Common Problems with the Digestive System
Topic 4 - Carbohydrates
- Types of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates in Foods
- Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
- Health Concerns Related to Carbohydrate Intake
Topic 5 - Lipids
- Types of Lipids
- Lipids in Foods
- Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
- Health Concerns Related to Lipid Intake
Topic 6 - Proteins
- The Building Blocks of Proteins: Amino Acids
- Proteins in Foods
- Digestion and Absorption of Proteins
- Functions of Proteins
Topic 7 - Vitamins
- Classification of Vitamins
- Digestion of Vitamins
- Functions of Vitamins
- Vitamin Supplements
Topic 8 - Water and Minerals
- Functions of Water
- Classification of Minerals
- Functions of Minerals
- Mineral Deficiency and Excess
Topic 9 - Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation
- Diet During Pregnancy
- Common Problems in Pregnancy
- The Process of Lactation
- Advantages of Breastfeeding
Topic 10 - Nutrition from Infancy Through the Teenage Years
- Nutritional Needs of Infants
- Nutritional Needs of Preschoolers and School-Age Children
- Nutritional Needs of Teenagers
Topic 11 - Nutrition in Adulthood
- Nutrition Needs of Young and Middle-Aged Adults
- Nutrition Needs of Older Adults
Topic 12 - Fitness and Weight Control
- Energy Balance
- Weight Estimation
- Fitness and Nutrition
- Treatment of Obesity
- Popular Diets
Topic 13 - Food Safety
- Prevention of Foodborne Illness
- Treatment of Foodborne Illness
- Food Additives and Pesticides
- Environmental Contaminants
Topic 14 – Eating Disorders
- Healthy Attitudes Toward Food
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- More Eating Disorders
Topic 15 – Review
- Complete a review of key content covered in this course.
Topic 16 – Bonus Topic – Sports Nutrition
- Energy Sources
- Dietary Advice for Athletic Performance
- Dietary Advice for Endurance Performance
- Fitness Program
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Your tutor in Nutrition is |
Layla de Martin |
| Qualifications: |
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
- Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
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Layla De Martin is our tutor in Nutrition. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Layla has worked in hospitals in semi-tropical, rural and city areas. Her experience includes working in relatively remote areas and with patients with a variety of backgrounds including the Aboriginal community. She has treated patients suffering from diseases such as malnutrition, encephalitis, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and liver disease. Layla has also been responsible for the provision of nutrition educational programs to patients, including prenatal and neonatal groups.
Layla’s nutritional interest and knowledge expands outside the medical realm. She sees the importance of good nutrition in everyone’s life, and believes it is important to learn from different cultures. She is a member of the Slow Food Movement, which originated in Italy and is now an international movement to counteract fast food and promote local food traditions. Layla loves to travel, tasting the local food and learning the way it’s prepared in different countries. She also loves to experiment in the kitchen using vegetables and herbs grown in her garden.
The science of nutrition and the human body is ever changing, with the media often providing contradictory advice and information to the public. Although this can be confusing, Layla likes to look beyond the headlines to how the industry uses new information to improve on nutritional recommendations. Controversial topics such as genetically modified foods, for example, are being debated within both the professional and public arena. Layla believes these debates are a beneficial way to advance new technologies, and she is more than happy to help stimulate productive and interesting discussion.
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About myStudyRoom
Your personalized online learning space – myStudyRoom – includes a number of exciting features to enhance your learning experience:
- watch your screen come to life with lively animation, striking color graphics and engaging video
- listen to a narrator explain each concept
- participate in discussions via the Forum with other inquisitive people
- ask questions to experts and receive responses in your own personal mailbox
- test yourself with interactive games, learning activities, and short multiple choice quizzes all designed to help you learn, not make you sweat
- access your results and certificate upon completion of the course.
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