Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Course Brief

The diploma in human nutrition online course focuses on the fundamentals of human nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and their characteristics, physiological functions, metabolism, and food sources. The role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention will also be discussed in relation to personal health choices and with applications for students who are interested in careers in the health professions.

The Course also covers topics in digestion, absorption, the importance of nutrients, disease prevention, diet change and weight management. Students are also taught to apply these principles in their own lives. 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to;

  • Understand the field of nutrition and dietetics
  • Apply concepts of nutrition and dietetics to public health
  • Advice individuals on diet and wellness
  • Identify emerging issues in nutrition
  • Identify the diseases associated with deficiencies
  • Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics
  •  Introduction to Nutrition Epidemiology
  •  Introduction to Food Microbiology
  • Digestion, absorption and excretion
  •  Human Anatomy and Physiology
  •  Principles of Primary Health Care
  •  Nutritional Anthropology
  • Metabolism
  •  Project paper
  •  Final examination

Date: 1st of every Month

Mode of Delivery: Online

Have a good and stable internet connection

Have Basic IT skills

Duration: 6 Months

For more information on the programme,  

email us: info@horizontraininginstitute.org