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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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LINK HERE


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.

 

  • The anatomy and physiology of the digestive system

  • The role of digestive enzymes

  • The metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

  • The function of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals

  • The role of water and fibre

  • Food combining and acid/alkaline balance

  • The ideal diet and nutritional guides

  • Safe and effective use of supplements in nutrition

  • Allergy and Food Sensitivity

  • The concept of balance and imbalance in relation to nutrition

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Anti-nutrients: 

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  • Sugar

  • Heavy Metals

  • Pesticides

  • Free Radicals

  • Drugs

  • Stimulant

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Factors affecting food quality: 

                 

  •  Production

  •  Storage

  •  Processing

  •  Preparation

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The principles of:

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  • disease processes

  • allergies and sensitivities

  • nutritional deficiency

  • toxicity

  • drug interactions

  • 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

  • Our physical and emotional well-being affect health

  • How a clients previous and present care may affect their health

  • How the physical, social, emotional and economic climate affects health

  • How signs and symptoms may be suppressed or altered by other factors such as medication, exercise and diet

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Fresh homemade salad
Healthy fresh food
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