Diploma in Human Nutrition – Revised 2017

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Modules

103

Topics

10-15

hours

introducing human nutrition and science research
Module 1
Introduction to Human Nutrition
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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 learn about various non-nutritive compounds that provide health benefits.

Module 1: Learning Outcomes

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The Basics of Human Nutrition

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Calories and Food Energy

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Phytochemicals, Zoochemicals and Functional Foods

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Module 1: Lesson Summary

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Module 2
Nutrition and Science Research
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In this module, you will learn about different methods of nutrition research. You will learn about analyzing, publishing and interpreting research results. You will also learn about research progression.

Module 2: Learning Outcomes

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Epidemiology

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In Vitro and Animal Studies

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Clinical Trials

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Nutrition Research Statistics and Publishing

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Module 2: Lesson Summary

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Module 3
Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment
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You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

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the human digestive system
Module 4
Introduction to the Human Digestive System
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In this module, you will learn about the human digestive system and the processes involved in digestion. You will learn about the three main food types: Carbohydrates, Lipids and Protein. You will also learn about vitamins.

Module 4: Learning Outcomes

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Introduction to the Human Digestive System

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The Energy Cycle

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Food

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Vitamins

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Ingestion

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Swallowing

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Temporary Storage

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Module 4: Lesson Summary

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Module 5
Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection
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In this module, you will learn how food is digested and nutrients are absorbed by the human body. You will learn how waste materials are eliminated from the human body. You will also learn about the protection mechanisms of the digestive system.

Module 5: Learning Outcomes

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Digestion

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Absorption

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Elimination

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The Reticuloendothelial System

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The Mammary Gland

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Module 5: Lesson Summary

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Module 6
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment
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You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

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introduction to macronutrients
Module 7
Introduction to Carbohydrates
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In this module, you will learn about carbohydrates. You will learn about formulas associated with carbohydrates. You will learn about different types of carbohydrates. You will also learn about alternative sweeteners and complex carbohydrates.

Module 7: Learning Outcomes

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Introduction to Carbohydrates

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Simple Carbohydrates

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Alternative Sweeteners

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Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides

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Module 7: Lesson Summary

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Module 8
Introduction to Proteins
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In this module, you will learn about proteins. You will learn about different types of amino acids and their their structures. You will learn about the process of protein synthesis. You will also learn about levels of protein structure and various protein functions. You will learn about the two types of proteins.

Module 8: Learning Outcomes

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Amino Acids

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Protein Synthesis, Structure and Functions

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Protein Quality and Protein-Energy Malnutrition

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Module 8: Lesson Summary

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Module 9
Introduction to Lipids
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In this module you will learn about lipids. You will learn about different fatty acids. You will be introduced to the naming systems for fatty acids. You will learn about he food sources of fatty acids. You will also learn about essential fatty acids and eicosanoids.

Module 9: Learning Outcomes

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Lipids and Fatty Acids

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Fatty Acid Naming and Food Sources

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Essential Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids

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Phospholipids and Triglycerides

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Sterols

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Module 9: Lesson Summary

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Module 10
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment
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understanding macronutrient metabolism
Module 11
Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism
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In this module you will learn about metabolism. You will learn about anabolic and catabolic processes as they relate to metabolism. You will learn about oxidation and reduction. You will learn about the two common cofactors and their functions.

Module 11: Learning Outcomes

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Metabolism Basics

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Cofactors

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Module 11: Lesson Summary

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Module 12
Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways
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In this module, you will learn about monosaccharide metabolism. You will learn about the processes glycogenesis and glycogenolysis. You will learn about glycolysis and the transition reaction. You will learn about the citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain. You will also learn about anaerobic respiration.

Module 12: Learning Outcomes

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Monosaccharide Metabolism

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Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis

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Glycolysis

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Transition Reaction

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The Citric Acid Cycle

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Electron Transport Chain

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Aerobic Glucose Metabolism Totals and Anaerobic Respiration

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Module 12: Lesson Summary

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Module 13
Lipid Metabolism Pathways
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In this module, you will learn about lipolysis. You will learn about the process of fatty acid oxidation. You will also learn about fatty acid synthesis, ketone synthesis and cholesterol synthesis.

Module 13: Learning Outcomes

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Lipolysis

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Fatty Acid Oxidation

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Fatty Acid Synthesis, Ketone Body Synthesis and Cholesterol Synthesis

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Module 13: Lesson Summary

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Module 14
Protein Metabolism Pathways
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In this module, you will learn about different protein metabolism pathways. You will learn about transamination, deamination, gluconeogenesis and protein degradation.

Module 14: Learning Outcomes

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Transamination and Deamination

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Gluconeogenesis

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Protein Turnover/Degradation

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Module 14: Lesson Summary

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Module 15
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fourth Assessment
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introduction to micronutrients
Module 16
Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals
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In this module, you will learn about vitamins and minerals. You will learn about fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. You will learn about different categories of minerals. You will also learn about the two schools of thought on how to cover vitamins and minerals in nutrition classes.

Module 16: Learning Outcomes

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Vitamins

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Minerals

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Lesson Summary

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Module 17
Antioxidants
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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.

Module 17: Learning Outcomes

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Introduction to Antioxidants

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Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress

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What is an Antioxidant?

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Meaningful Antioxidants

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Too Much Antioxidants A Good Thing?

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Module 17: Lesson Summary

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Module 18
Vitamin E
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In this module, you will learn about different forms of vitamin E. You will learn about vitamin E absorption, metabolism and excretion. You will learn about food sources of vitamin E and vitamin E deficiency and toxicity. You will also learn about the dietary reference intake decisions and international units.

Module 18: Learning Outcomes

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Introduction to Vitamin E

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Alpha-Tocopherol - Natural vs. Synthetic

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Vitamin E Absorption, Metabolism and Excretion

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Dietary Vitamin E, Vitamin E Deficiency and Toxicity

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Vitamin E DRI & IUs

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Module 18: Lesson Summary

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Module 19
Vitamin C
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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. You will learn about vitamin C deficiency and toxicity. You will also learn about Linus Pauling's work relating to vitamin C.

Module 19: Learning Outcomes

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Introduction to Vitamin C

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Vitamin C Absorption and Tissue Accumulation

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Enzymatic Functions

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Vitamin C Deficiency, Toxicity, Linus Pauling and the Common Cold

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Module 19: Lesson Summary

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Module 20
Selenium
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In this module, you will learn about different categories of selenium. You will learn about selenoproteins and their functions. You will learn about selenium absorption and excretion. You will also learn about selenium toxicity and selenium's questionable deficiency.

Module 20: Learning Outcomes

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Selenium

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Selenoproteins

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Selenium Absorption, Excretion and Toxicity

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Module 20: Lesson Summary

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Module 21
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fifth Assessment
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course assessment: Diploma in Human Nutrition – Revised 2017
Module 22
Course assessment
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Module 22: Diploma in Human Nutrition - Final Assessment

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Diploma in Human Nutrition – Revised 2017

introducing human nutrition and science research

Introduction to Human Nutrition

Module 1: Learning Outcomes

The Basics of Human Nutrition

Calories and Food Energy

Phytochemicals, Zoochemicals and Functional Foods

Module 1: Lesson Summary

Nutrition and Science Research

Module 2: Learning Outcomes

Epidemiology

In Vitro and Animal Studies

Clinical Trials

Nutrition Research Statistics and Publishing

Module 2: Lesson Summary

Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment

Module 3: Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment

the human digestive system

Introduction to the Human Digestive System

Module 4: Learning Outcomes

Introduction to the Human Digestive System

The Energy Cycle

Food

Vitamins

Ingestion

Swallowing

Temporary Storage

Module 4: Lesson Summary

Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection

Module 5: Learning Outcomes

Digestion

Absorption

Elimination

The Reticuloendothelial System

The Mammary Gland

Module 5: Lesson Summary

Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment

Module 6: Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment

introduction to macronutrients

Introduction to Carbohydrates

Module 7: Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Carbohydrates

Simple Carbohydrates

Alternative Sweeteners

Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides

Module 7: Lesson Summary

Introduction to Proteins

Module 8: Learning Outcomes

Amino Acids

Protein Synthesis, Structure and Functions

Protein Quality and Protein-Energy Malnutrition

Module 8: Lesson Summary

Introduction to Lipids

Module 9: Learning Outcomes

Lipids and Fatty Acids

Fatty Acid Naming and Food Sources

Essential Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids

Phospholipids and Triglycerides

Sterols

Module 9: Lesson Summary

Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment

Module 10: Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment

understanding macronutrient metabolism

Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism

Module 11: Learning Outcomes

Metabolism Basics

Cofactors

Module 11: Lesson Summary

Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways

Module 12: Learning Outcomes

Monosaccharide Metabolism

Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis

Glycolysis

Transition Reaction

The Citric Acid Cycle

Electron Transport Chain

Aerobic Glucose Metabolism Totals and Anaerobic Respiration

Module 12: Lesson Summary

Lipid Metabolism Pathways