Advanced Nutrition and Health Level 3

Course code: ABC927

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Take on a new challenge within the exciting world of nutrition and health, from home!

Explain the fundamentals of digestion and the digestive system
Explore the food combining system, and explore the extent to which this can be applied to real world diets
Understand cravings, including what cravings really mean in a nutritional sense
Explore some of the most common nutritional supplements and understand the circumstances under which they are useful
Provide information on eating disorders and obesity
Outline the fundamental principles of sports nutrition
Broaden the students understanding of nutrition, providing a basis for more advanced practice and study

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The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free.

All the materials will be sent to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Nutrition and Health Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

The Digestive System

Organs which are responsible for digestion
Digestive process
Role of each of the digestive organs
Compatible and incompatible food combinations

Unit 2

Food Combining

Define “food combining”
Definitions commonly associated with food combining
Food combining system
Compatible and incompatible food combinations

Unit 3

Cravings and Habits

Why cravings are not always negative
Common cravings
Bad habits affecting our diet and health
Model for change

Unit 4

Supplementation

Cravings are not always negative
Common cravings
Relying on supplementation
Risks with supplements

Unit 5

Weight Management

Obesity
Categories of obesity
Eating disorders
Principles of weight loss
Creating a weight loss plan

Unit 6

Sports Nutrition

Good hydration
Role of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in sports nutrition
Characteristics of good nutrition pre, during and post exercise
How advertising can be misleading

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete. This gives you well over enough time to complete your studies.

Study Method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our award-winning support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been bench marked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge or skills to enrol onto this course. Although a sound understanding of nutrition is advisable.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How will I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Nutrition and Health Level 3.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.