What Alison says about this course
There are three energy-yielding macronutrients that our bodies need to consume on a daily basis to maintain important functions such as growth and energy production. These are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
What you will cover
Alison splits this diploma into 22 modules across 103 topics, about 15 hours of study in total.
- Introduction to Human Nutrition — 5 topics
- Nutrition and Science Research — 6 topics
- Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment — 1 topic
- Introduction to the Human Digestive System — 9 topics
- Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection — 7 topics
- Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment — 1 topic
- Introduction to Carbohydrates — 6 topics
- Introduction to Proteins — 5 topics
- Introduction to Lipids — 7 topics
- Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment — 1 topic
- Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism — 4 topics
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways — 9 topics
- Lipid Metabolism Pathways — 5 topics
- Protein Metabolism Pathways — 5 topics
- Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fourth Assessment — 1 topic
- Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals — 4 topics
- Antioxidants — 7 topics
- Vitamin E — 7 topics
- Vitamin C — 6 topics
- Selenium — 5 topics
- Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fifth Assessment — 1 topic
- Diploma in Human Nutrition - Assessment — 1 topic
The summary above is Alison's own wording, and the module list is theirs too. Confirm the details on their course page before you start.
How to start
The course is hosted by Alison. Use the “Start this course” button above to open it on their site, where you create an account with them and study at your own pace. There is no deadline and no fee to learn. The learning is free; Alison charges separately if you want a certificate at the end, and that is entirely optional.