Nutritional Therapy Course

Lesson 1 • Dietary Reference Values and Guidelines

Introduces recommended intakes, tolerable upper levels, and population-based dietary guidelines. Provides the quantitative framework used throughout clinical practice.

Lesson 2 • Vitamins and Their Physiological Roles

Examines fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, their absorption mechanisms, and deficiency consequences. Builds the micronutrient foundation for clinical assessment.

Lesson 3 • Macronutrients and Energy Metabolism

Covers carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as energy substrates and structural components. Connects biochemical roles to daily energy requirements.

Lesson 4 • Minerals, Electrolytes, and Trace Elements

Identifies major minerals and trace elements critical to enzymatic and structural functions. Establishes baseline knowledge for evaluating mineral imbalances.

Lesson 1 • Nutrition Screening and Risk Tools

Applies validated screening tools to identify malnutrition risk in diverse populations. Prepares students to prioritise clients requiring in-depth assessment.

Lesson 2 • Clinical and Physical Examination Signs

Identifies physical signs of nutrient deficiencies through systematic clinical observation. Reinforces biochemical findings with observable clinical evidence.

Lesson 3 • Dietary Intake Assessment Tools

Covers 24-hour recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and food diaries as intake measurement methods. Connects data collection accuracy to reliable nutritional analysis.

Lesson 4 • Biochemical and Laboratory Markers

Interprets blood and urine markers including albumin, ferritin, and lipid panels for nutritional status. Bridges laboratory findings to dietary intervention planning.

Lesson 1 • Protein Requirements Across Populations

Calculates protein needs for athletes, elderly individuals, and clinical populations using evidence-based targets. Connects protein adequacy to muscle preservation and recovery.

Lesson 2 • Dietary Fat Optimisation Strategies

Differentiates therapeutic roles of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats in disease prevention. Guides fat quality and quantity recommendations in meal plans.

Lesson 3 • Carbohydrate Prescription and Glycaemic Control

Determines carbohydrate targets, glycaemic index, and fibre recommendations for metabolic health. Directly applies to diabetes and weight management protocols.

Lesson 4 • Calculating Individual Energy Requirements

Uses predictive equations and activity factors to determine total daily energy expenditure. Establishes the kilojoule foundation for all therapeutic meal plans.

Lesson 1 • Cardiovascular Disease Nutrition Protocols

Applies dietary fat modification, sodium reduction, and fibre enhancement to manage cardiovascular risk. Translates clinical evidence into actionable dietary prescriptions.

Lesson 2 • Diabetes and Blood Sugar Management

Develops carbohydrate-controlled meal plans and glycaemic management strategies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Integrates medication interactions with dietary recommendations.

Lesson 3 • Metabolic Syndrome Dietary Interventions

Addresses insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, and central adiposity through integrated dietary strategies. Connects multi-component metabolic risk to unified nutritional approaches.

Lesson 4 • Obesity and Weight Management Therapy

Applies energy deficit strategies, behavioural modification, and dietary pattern selection to support sustainable weight loss. Addresses physiological and psychological dimensions.

Lesson 1 • Adult Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Applies preventive dietary strategies to reduce chronic disease risk in working-age adults. Bridges foundational nutrition knowledge to long-term health maintenance.

Lesson 2 • Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices

Addresses breastfeeding, formula selection, and complementary food introduction for optimal early development. Connects early feeding to long-term health trajectories.

Lesson 3 • Prenatal and Maternal Nutrition

Covers increased nutrient demands, critical supplementation, and gestational weight gain during pregnancy. Establishes the nutritional foundation for fetal development outcomes.

Lesson 4 • Older Adult Nutrition and Sarcopenia

Addresses age-related changes in appetite, absorption, and muscle mass to prevent malnutrition and sarcopenia. Adapts meal plans to functional and medical limitations.

Lesson 1 • Gut Microbiome Composition and Function

Describes microbial diversity, keystone species, and metabolic outputs of the gut microbiome. Establishes the biological basis for microbiome-targeted dietary therapy.

Lesson 2 • Intestinal Permeability and Gut Repair

Examines leaky gut mechanisms and applies targeted nutrients to support intestinal barrier integrity. Connects gut repair strategies to systemic inflammatory outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Dietary Management

Applies the low-FODMAP protocol and dietary triggers management to reduce IBS symptom burden. Integrates reintroduction phases into long-term dietary planning.

Lesson 4 • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nutrition

Addresses nutritional deficiencies, enteral nutrition, and dietary triggers in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Adapts plans to disease activity phases.

Lesson 1 • Hormonal Balance Through Nutrition

Addresses dietary influences on insulin, cortisol, thyroid, and sex hormones. Applies nutritional strategies to support endocrine system balance.

Lesson 2 • Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

Identifies dietary drivers of chronic inflammation and applies anti-inflammatory food protocols. Connects inflammatory biomarkers to targeted dietary modifications.

Lesson 3 • Functional Medicine Nutrition Framework

Introduces the functional medicine matrix, root-cause analysis, and systems biology approach to nutrition. Provides the conceptual model for integrative nutritional therapy.

Lesson 4 • Nutrigenomics and Personalised Nutrition

Introduces gene-nutrient interactions and single nucleotide polymorphisms relevant to dietary response. Applies nutrigenomic principles to individualised nutritional prescriptions.

Lesson 1 • Building a Nutritional Therapy Practice

Covers business setup, client acquisition, professional registration, and continuing education requirements. Equips graduates to launch and sustain a professional practice.

Lesson 2 • Developing Individualised Nutrition Care Plans

Integrates assessment findings into prioritised, measurable, and time-bound nutritional care plans. Applies clinical reasoning to translate data into actionable interventions.

Lesson 3 • Initial Consultation and Case History

Structures a comprehensive intake process covering medical history, diet history, and lifestyle factors. Establishes the data foundation for individualised nutritional care plans.

Lesson 4 • Scope of Practice and Professional Ethics

Defines the boundaries of nutritional therapy practice, referral obligations, and ethical standards. Prepares students for responsible, legally aware professional conduct.