Diet and Nutrition

Knowledge of nutrients and their functions, and the ability to recognise disorders associated with foods and diets is essential for beauty therapists and those working in related fields. Chiva-Som Academy’s Diet and Nutrition course offers an introduction to the digestive system and the effects of different nutrients and antioxidants to help participants greatly improve their consultations and treatment plans.

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Course Objectives

By the end of the Diet and Nutrition course, participants will understand how the digestive system works and recognise a variety of health disorders caused by food and dietary habits. Participants will also be able to name the structures and functions of nutrients, evaluate food quality, eating habits, and the change of activity patterns over a period of time.


Course Topics

The Diet and Nutrition course offers an introduction to the digestive system and the characteristics of nutrients, antioxidants and common anti-nutrients. Participants will learn to recognise dietary habits, disorders associated with food and diets, and current trends and concepts of nutrition. Moreover, the course will cover purchasing guidelines and food safety measures, as well as the theories behind refined and unrefined foods.


Examinations

The academy will conduct theoretical examinations towards the end of the course, while the Examining Board will issue separate CIBTAC examination dates annually.


Certification

After successfully completing the course and examinations, participants will receive a CSIA Professional Certificate in Diet and Nutrition.