Diploma in Human Nutrition - Revised 2017

In this module, you will learn about different terms associated with nutrition. You will be introduced to different types of nutrients and how food energy is measured. You will also discover various non-nutritive compounds that provide health benefits.

This module will teach you about the various methods of nutrition research and about how research results are analysed, published and interpreted.

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

In this module, you will learn about the human digestive system and the processes involved in digestion.The three main food types will be explained to you: Carbohydrates, Lipids and Protein. You will also learn about vitamins.

In this module, you will learn about how food is processed in the body through Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection You will learn how waste materials are eliminated from the human body. You will also learn about the protection mechanisms of the digestive system.

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

In this module, you will learn about carbohydrates. You will be shown the formulas associated with carbohydrates and you will discover the different types of carbohydrates. Finally, you will be taught about alternative sweeteners and complex carbohydrates.

In this module, you will learn about proteins, amino acids and their structures. You will learn about the process of protein synthesis.and about levels of protein structure and various protein functions.

This module will teach you all about lipids. You will be introduced to different fatty acids and the naming systems for fatty acids. You will learn about the food sources of fatty acids and about essential fatty acids and eicosanoids.

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

In this module you will learn about metabolism, in specific the anabolic and catabolic processes and how they relate to metabolism. You will learn about oxidation and reduction and the two common co-factors and their functions.

In this module, you will learn about monosaccharide metabolism and the processes glycogenesis and glycogenolysis. You will learn about glycolysis and the transition reaction. This module will also discuss the citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain. Anaerobic respiration is also covered.

In this module, you will learn about lipolysis. You will learn about the process of fatty acid oxidation. This module also focuses on fatty acid synthesis, ketone synthesis and cholesterol synthesis.

In this module, you will learn about different protein metabolism pathways. Transamination, deamination, gluconeogenesis and protein degradation are key processes that will be discussed.

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

In this module, you will learn about vitamins and minerals. You will learn about different categories of minerals such as fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.You will also learn about the two schools of thought on how to cover vitamins and minerals in nutrition classes.

In this module, you will learn about antioxidant minerals and vitamins. You will learn about free radicals, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress. You will learn about the components of antioxidant enzymes and the antioxidant network. You will also learn whether too much antioxidants can cause harm.

In this module, you will learn about different forms of vitamin E. You will learn about vitamin E absorption, metabolism and excretion.Discover the food sources of vitamin E and vitamin E deficiency and toxicity. You will also learn about the dietary reference intake decisions and international units.

In this module, you will learn about vitamin C absorption, transport, recycling and tissue accumulation. You will learn about the enzymatic functions of vitamin C and about vitamin C deficiency and toxicity. Linus Pauling's work relating to vitamin C will also be examined.

In this module, you will learn about different categories of selenium. You will learn about selenoproteins and their functions and about selenium absorption and excretion. You will also learn about selenium toxicity and selenium's questionable deficiency.

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.