Nutrition Courses
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There is a very good online course recognised by the Kinesiology Federation that
covers this core subject - LINK
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We also highly recommend the Nutritional Course by Functional Kinesiology
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The Nutrition Course content should include the following:
Delivered to a Level 3 standard and is based on 90 hours of learning
and self study.
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The anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
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The role of digestive enzymes
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The metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
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The function of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals
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The role of water and fibre
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Food combining and acid/alkaline balance
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The ideal diet and nutritional guides
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Safe and effective use of supplements in nutrition
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Allergy and Food Sensitivity
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The concept of balance and imbalance in relation to nutrition
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Anti-nutrients:
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Sugar
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Heavy Metals
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Pesticides
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Free Radicals
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Drugs
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Stimulant
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Factors affecting food quality:
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Production
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Storage
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Processing
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Preparation
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The principles of:
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disease processes
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allergies and sensitivities
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nutritional deficiency
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toxicity
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drug interactions
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healing processes
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Self- Awareness and Well-being:
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How our lifestyle and life choices affect our diet and health
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Our physical and emotional well-being affect health
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How a clients previous and present care may affect their health
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How the physical, social, emotional and economic climate affects health
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How signs and symptoms may be suppressed or altered by other factors such as medication, exercise and diet
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