Build a Strong Foundation in Nutrition
Nutrition affects energy, digestion, concentration, physical wellbeing and many of the choices people make every day. This course provides a structured introduction to the nutrients the body requires and the ways in which food is digested, absorbed and used.
You will explore balanced eating, food quality, water, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fats. The course also considers individual nutritional needs and the importance of approaching dietary guidance responsibly.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Understand Food Beyond Calories
The Nutrition Certificate Course examines both macronutrients and micronutrients, including their functions, food sources and importance within the human body.
You will study the digestive system, nutrient absorption, food combining, dietary stress, sugar, allergies, cleansing approaches and the relationship between nutrition and selected health concerns.
The course encourages students to consider the whole person rather than applying the same eating programme to everyone. It also introduces the importance of professional conduct and working within an appropriate wellness scope.
Why Study This Course
This course can help you make better-informed food choices for yourself and may support those who want to guide others towards healthier everyday eating habits.
It is also a useful addition for complementary health and wellness practitioners who wish to strengthen their understanding of nutrition. The knowledge may be applied in personal wellbeing, general wellness education or an existing practice, subject to applicable laws and professional requirements.
Modular Focus
What You'll Learn
Explore the natural therapist’s approach to wellbeing and the major factors that can influence health, including stress, digestion, absorption, circulation and elimination. You will consider what constitutes a balanced diet, the value of whole foods and why nutritional needs differ between individuals.
Understand the roles of protein, carbohydrates and fats in the body. The course discusses food sources, digestion, energy production, amino acids, essential fatty acids and the importance of balance and moderation when choosing foods.
Study important vitamins and minerals, their dietary sources and their general functions within the body. Topics include vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F and K, together with calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc and iron. You will also explore hydration and the role of water in normal bodily processes.
Learn how food moves through the digestive system and how nutrients are broken down and absorbed. You will examine digestive enzymes, common digestive concerns, food combining principles and approaches to planning meals according to individual needs and circumstances.
Explore the course’s approach to stress, sugar consumption, immune support, allergies, cleansing diets and selected health conditions. This section develops awareness of the relationship between food and wellbeing while emphasising responsible guidance, appropriate referrals and the limits of non-medical nutrition education.
How Studying With CAMS Works
Built for real lives
Duration
12 Weeks
Study Method
Distance Learning with 24/7 WhatsApp Support
Certificate
Complementary & Alternative Medical Science Institute (CAMS) Certificate
Accreditation
Internationally Accredited
Next Steps
Certification & Next Steps
Upon successfull completion, you will receive an Internationally Accredited Certificate from the CAMS Institute, recognising your training and competance in your field of study. You will be able to practice in South Africa and abroad.
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Is This For You?
Nutrition Knowledge for Different Goals
The Future Wellness Service Provider
For those considering offering general healthy-eating education or lifestyle support within a suitable non-medical scope.
The Complementary Health Practitioner
For wellness practitioners, therapists and other complementary health students who wish to add foundational nutrition knowledge to their existing services or studies.
The Personal Wellness Learner
For people who want to understand food and nutrition more clearly, improve their everyday choices and develop greater awareness of the body’s nutritional needs.
