The Course

This CPD-accredited course is designed to help students to learn to identify nutrient deficiencies and build tailored nutritional programs to address these deficiencies. Centred around detection, identification and treatment, the course materials comprise video tutorials and downloadable workbooks, which can be accessed at any time. Graduates of this course are eligible for discounted professional membership and pre-approved insurance to practice.

Course Overview

Introduction to nutritional therapy

Genetic adaptations to nutrition

Changing gene expression

Switching genes on and off

How food changes your DNA

Free radicals and DNA damage

How to test your antioxidant capacity

Antioxidant foods for longevity and disease prevention

Nature’s pharmacy: polyphenols and phytochemicals

Fibre: the antioxidant trafficker

Probiotics: Nature’s Antibiotics

Essential Nutrients and Antioxidants

How to detect nutritional deficiencies

How to create a personalised nutritional programme

How to structure client consultations

How to monitor nutritional programmes

Health benefits and micronutrients in 160 superfoods

Nutritional advice for over 40 health conditions

Your role as a nutritional therapist

Setting up or expanding your practice

The full course curriculum can be found here.

The Merchant

The Health Sciences Academy provide a wealth of interactive science-based online courses. Its advisory courses are CPD-accredited, SkillsActive/REPs endorsed and most are also endorsed by CYQ (Central YMCA Qualifications). The courses only require students to have a computer and an internet connection, and they can also be viewed on smartphones and tablets. In addition to the core materials, the advisory courses also come with client materials such as nutrition calculators, meal planners and legal forms, so students can embark on their careers as soon as their qualifications have been earned.