Free Online Course from Alison: Diploma in Human Nutrition

Alison platform offers a free online course on human nutrition and its role in maintaining good health. In addition to discussing the main Macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats which the body needs on a daily basis to maintain important functions such as growth and energy production. This course is important because of the huge rise in diet-related illnesses such as obesity, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Course Syllabus:

Introducing Human Nutrition and Science Research, which includes the following modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Human Nutrition.
• Module 2 Nutrition and Science Research.
• Module 3: First Assessment.

The Human Digestive System, which includes the following modules:

• Module 4: Introduction to The Human Digestive System.
• Module 5: Digestion, Absorption, Elimination, and Protection.
• Module 6: Second Assessment.

Introduction to Macronutrients, which includes the following modules:

• Module 7: Introduction to Carbohydrates.
• Module 8: Introduction to Proteins.
• Module 9: Introduction to Lipids.
• Module 10: Third Assessment.

Understanding Macronutrient Metabolism, which includes the following modules:

• Module 11: Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism.
• Module 12: Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways.
• Module 13: Lipid Metabolism Pathways.
• Module 14: Protein Metabolism Pathways.
• Module 15: Fourth Assessment.

Introduction to Micronutrients, which includes the following modules:

• Module 16: Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals.
• Module 17: Antioxidants.
• Module 18: Vitamin E
• Module 19: Vitamin C
• Module 20: Selenium.
• Module 21: Fifth Assessment.

Eligibility Criteria:

Master English language.

Duration of course: 10 -15 hours.

Benefits:

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Discuss the various nutrients that provide the essential components for our bodies.
• Explain the function of the human digestive system.
• Discuss the detail of the various groups of carbohydrates.
• Outline three main types of amino acids.
• Describe the process of protein synthesis, and the various protein functions.
• Discuss the roles fatty acids play as well as the eicosanoid compounds derived from fatty acids.
• Explain the various carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism pathways.
• List and describe various vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium.
• Describe the structure and functions of antioxidants.

Certification:

Alison also offers 3 types of Certification for completed Diploma courses:

• Digital Diploma - a downloadable Diploma in PDF format, immediately available to you in your Dashboard when you complete your purchase.
• Diploma - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma, posted to you with FREE standard shipping worldwide. 
• Framed Diploma - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma in a stylish frame, posted to you with FREE standard shipping worldwide. 

Note: Express Shipping Price varies for most countries; Express Shipping can vary from €45 - €55.

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