Nutritional Advice for Weight Management

Those keen to take advantage of the surge in popularity of nutrition will recognise the importance of becoming qualified to advise your clients. Whether you are a fitness professional or new to the industry, this course brings you quickly to the levels required to construct a healthy eating programme for clients wishing to lose weight, sustainably and healthily.

Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points

• Certificate in Nutritional Advice for Weight Management
• Active IQ Level 3 in Nutrition and Weight Management Advice
• 20 REPs CPD points

Course Content

• Introduction to nutrition
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates, fibre, the glycaemic index and lipids
• Vitamins and minerals
• Free radicals
• Digestion
• Food labeling
• Exercise nutrition
• Weight management

Entry Requirements
Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or other relevant Level 2 qualification.

Length and Format of Course

Approximately 3 months with online quizzes at the end of each module.

Assessment

One 1 hour case study and one 1 hour theory assessment (multiple choice questions) to be carried out on the same day at your nearest Premier venue.

Next Steps

Those completing this course may progress their nutrition training with the Diploma in Nutritional Therapy or strengthen it with further fitness qualifications such as the Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.