There is an increase in awareness about health and nutrition. This means there is a high demand for professionals in the health and nutrition space and courses that will equip you for a career in the field are worth pursuing.

A Diploma in Human Nutrition is a useful part of training to become a qualified nutritionist and able to work in public health facilities, clinics, hospitals, in private care, and/or as weight-loss advisors. Training in the importance of nutrition and what is involved is also useful for anyone working in community health, sports and areas of hospitality.

Nutrionists are responsible for evaluating their client or patient’s nutritional needs. They also provide nutritional advice, create a healthy clinical eating plan, provide education and raise awareness around diet and nutrition, and inform patients and society about the importance of a healthy, nutritious diet for physical and mental wellbeing.

Alison offers a free Diploma in Human Nutrition course. This is a comprehensive introduction to the role of nutrition in our growth and development throughout our lives. With the huge rise in diet-related illnesses such as obesity, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, we face important choices in terms of food and nutrition on a daily basis.