Introduction to Nutrition Certification
Why you should study with us
Introduction to Nutrition Certification
This course is designed to help students learn about the fundamental principles of nutrition including physiology, anatomy, macronutrients and micronutrients, duties and responsibilities of a nutritionist and more.
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to the concept of nutrition and how it impacts individual and public health. In addition, you will learn about balanced diets and the idea of a food pyramid.
- Human anatomy and physiology including organ systems such as digestive, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, urinary, respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
- Structure and metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates as well as enzymatic action.
- Rich sources of proteins, carbohydrates and fats and the number of calories that different nutrients provide. You will learn about the correct proportion of nutrients involved in a balanced diet.
- Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides and the specific organs and enzymes involved in the breakdown of macronutrients. You will also learn about important amino acids, fatty acids and their derivatives.
- Vitamins (including Vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K) and for every vitamin, you will learn about its functions, benefits, deficiency and toxicity symptoms.
- Action and benefits of minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, sodium and so on. You will learn about deficiency symptoms as well as the interplay between vitamins and minerals.
- Different nutritional requirements of women in different stages of their lives including puberty, pregnancy and lactation phases.
- Nutritional requirements for infants, growing children and teenagers as well as identify different eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
- Special nutritional requirements of older people and sportspersons as well as the duties, responsibilities and job profile of nutritionists.
Benefits of Studying the Course
- You will enjoy opportunities to interpret your knowledge of nutrition and apply it to help clients achieve their health goals.
- You can confidently evaluate and assess school and office menus, and suggest modifications that help improve the nutritional value that they provide
- You can work together with other professionals to create and plan dietary plans for clients and groups
- Over time, you can specialize in an area of nutrition that stirs your passion and enthusiasm. Examples include geriatric nutrition, women's nutrition or nutrition for teenagers.
- As a nutritionist, you can provide value to individual health as well as public health.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
- Definition of nutrition as a discipline
- Importance of nutrition and its role in personal and national health
- Factors to consider in the study of nutrition
- Nutritional requirements and the concept of a balanced diet
- Understand basic human anatomy and organ systems
- Physiology of each system and functions
- Skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular system
- Muscular, urinary and endocrine system
- Identification of the nature of proteins and foods containing protein
- Amino acids and their role in nutrition
- Protein digestion and enzymatic action
- Simple and complex carbohydrates, structure and metabolism
- Effects of excessive and inadequate intake of carbohydrates
- Glycaemic index and glycaemic load
- Fatty acids and glycerol
- Types of fats (unsaturated, saturated and trans fats)
- Fat digestion process and enzymatic action
- Fat emulsion and the absorption process
- Fat metabolism and effects of excessive and inadequate intake
- at-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and their role in biological function
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin A
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin D, E
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin K
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin C
- The metabolism, function and benefits of Vitamin B complex
- Deficiency symptoms, sources and toxicity side-effects
- Functions and benefits of minerals
- Calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur and selenium
- Nutritional requirements of infants and preschool children
- Importance of breast milk and how to wean infants off
- Diets and nutritional requirements of school children and adolescents
- Nutritional dilemmas faced by teenagers in the US
- Different nutritional needs for women
- Why iron and calcium are important for women
- Nutritional status before, during and after conception
- Nutrition for menopause
- Dietary reference values, goals and guidelines
- Nutrition tips for older adults and sports persons
- Efforts of the US government with regard to providing nutrition for the public
- Differences between a dietitian, nutritionist and nutritional therapist
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Introduction to Nutrition Certification
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 12 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I was very pleased to find a course online which suited both my financial and learning needs.
Really enjoyed the course and would like to take this further. I would recommend this course and found it good value. There is a lack of this type of course available in any colleges in Scotland.
The course has given me motivation to learn and research online about different breads of dogs and their care. I enjoyed the videos attached to the course which were very detailed and easy to follow. I have since purchased the brushes and tools recommended and have had a chance to put into practice what I have learned.
Margaret Whitehead
The course is informative and easy to follow. I especially liked the history tips given throughout the course.
I have included the payroll Diploma course to add another skill set to my CV and being self employed and in the mature bracket it is good to keep yourself updated on all new legislation. I also liked the option of returning to complete modules in your own time to fit in around work commitments.
Claire Bishop
I wanted a qualification to back up the practical experience I had gained in my last job. I found logging in and navigating the site very easy and I really like the flexibility it gave me; being able to study around my usual working day. The topics were well laid out and explained and I understood well through relevant examples.
The test at the end was straightforward however some rewording of the multiple answers would make it more understandable. But otherwise I'm really happy with this course and I have actually learnt more than I expected.
I would not hesitate to use this company again and have in fact bought another course since.
Jenna Woollon
I started this course so I could learn about payroll as I am interested in hopefully securing future employment within this area.
The course is brilliant to use. The information available on the individual modules is so easy to read and understand. The activities at the end of the modules refresh what you have just learnt, you can print these also so you are able to make notes for your own personal reference to go back to. You can also log onto your course at home or if your out and about on your phone.
Overall I would recommend this course and I am so pleased I decided to go for this and will look forward to being able to write this onto my CV.
Laura Malcom
Having just completed the Admin & PA diploma I feel far more equipped to start a new career. From covering the basics, to recapping on things forgotten to introducing new concepts this course has something for everyone.
Shelley Tomkins
Having just completed the Dyslexia Diploma in a few days I can honestly say I now have a much better knowledge of the condition and it gave me so much detail and information to learn in order to use in my teaching job. Very clear and easy to follow with great assessments at the end of each module. Also the multiple choice exam covered all of the important points I had learnt. Highly recommend this diploma. The fact I could study this online in my own time was a huge positive. I look forward to further study more diplomas related.
Carly Dawson
Introduction to Nutrition Certification
This course is designed to help students learn about the fundamental principles of nutrition including physiology, anatomy, macronutrients and micronutrients, duties and responsibilities of a nutritionist and more.
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to the concept of nutrition and how it impacts individual and public health. In addition, you will learn about balanced diets and the idea of a food pyramid.
- Human anatomy and physiology including organ systems such as digestive, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, urinary, respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
- Structure and metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates as well as enzymatic action.
- Rich sources of proteins, carbohydrates and fats and the number of calories that different nutrients provide. You will learn about the correct proportion of nutrients involved in a balanced diet.
- Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides and the specific organs and enzymes involved in the breakdown of macronutrients. You will also learn about important amino acids, fatty acids and their derivatives.
- Vitamins (including Vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K) and for every vitamin, you will learn about its functions, benefits, deficiency and toxicity symptoms.
- Action and benefits of minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, sodium and so on. You will learn about deficiency symptoms as well as the interplay between vitamins and minerals.
- Different nutritional requirements of women in different stages of their lives including puberty, pregnancy and lactation phases.
- Nutritional requirements for infants, growing children and teenagers as well as identify different eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
- Special nutritional requirements of older people and sportspersons as well as the duties, responsibilities and job profile of nutritionists.
Benefits of Studying the Course
- You will enjoy opportunities to interpret your knowledge of nutrition and apply it to help clients achieve their health goals.
- You can confidently evaluate and assess school and office menus, and suggest modifications that help improve the nutritional value that they provide
- You can work together with other professionals to create and plan dietary plans for clients and groups
- Over time, you can specialize in an area of nutrition that stirs your passion and enthusiasm. Examples include geriatric nutrition, women's nutrition or nutrition for teenagers.
- As a nutritionist, you can provide value to individual health as well as public health.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
- Definition of nutrition as a discipline
- Importance of nutrition and its role in personal and national health
- Factors to consider in the study of nutrition
- Nutritional requirements and the concept of a balanced diet
- Understand basic human anatomy and organ systems
- Physiology of each system and functions
- Skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular system
- Muscular, urinary and endocrine system
- Identification of the nature of proteins and foods containing protein
- Amino acids and their role in nutrition
- Protein digestion and enzymatic action
- Simple and complex carbohydrates, structure and metabolism
- Effects of excessive and inadequate intake of carbohydrates
- Glycaemic index and glycaemic load
- Fatty acids and glycerol
- Types of fats (unsaturated, saturated and trans fats)
- Fat digestion process and enzymatic action
- Fat emulsion and the absorption process
- Fat metabolism and effects of excessive and inadequate intake
- at-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and their role in biological function
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin A
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin D, E
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin K
- Biological functions, metabolism and deficiency symptoms of vitamin C
- The metabolism, function and benefits of Vitamin B complex
- Deficiency symptoms, sources and toxicity side-effects
- Functions and benefits of minerals
- Calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur and selenium
- Nutritional requirements of infants and preschool children
- Importance of breast milk and how to wean infants off
- Diets and nutritional requirements of school children and adolescents
- Nutritional dilemmas faced by teenagers in the US
- Different nutritional needs for women
- Why iron and calcium are important for women
- Nutritional status before, during and after conception
- Nutrition for menopause
- Dietary reference values, goals and guidelines
- Nutrition tips for older adults and sports persons
- Efforts of the US government with regard to providing nutrition for the public
- Differences between a dietitian, nutritionist and nutritional therapist
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Introduction to Nutrition Certification
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 12 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I was very pleased to find a course online which suited both my financial and learning needs.
Really enjoyed the course and would like to take this further. I would recommend this course and found it good value. There is a lack of this type of course available in any colleges in Scotland.
The course has given me motivation to learn and research online about different breads of dogs and their care. I enjoyed the videos attached to the course which were very detailed and easy to follow. I have since purchased the brushes and tools recommended and have had a chance to put into practice what I have learned.
Margaret Whitehead
The course is informative and easy to follow. I especially liked the history tips given throughout the course.
I have included the payroll Diploma course to add another skill set to my CV and being self employed and in the mature bracket it is good to keep yourself updated on all new legislation. I also liked the option of returning to complete modules in your own time to fit in around work commitments.
Claire Bishop
I wanted a qualification to back up the practical experience I had gained in my last job. I found logging in and navigating the site very easy and I really like the flexibility it gave me; being able to study around my usual working day. The topics were well laid out and explained and I understood well through relevant examples.
The test at the end was straightforward however some rewording of the multiple answers would make it more understandable. But otherwise I'm really happy with this course and I have actually learnt more than I expected.
I would not hesitate to use this company again and have in fact bought another course since.
Jenna Woollon
I started this course so I could learn about payroll as I am interested in hopefully securing future employment within this area.
The course is brilliant to use. The information available on the individual modules is so easy to read and understand. The activities at the end of the modules refresh what you have just learnt, you can print these also so you are able to make notes for your own personal reference to go back to. You can also log onto your course at home or if your out and about on your phone.
Overall I would recommend this course and I am so pleased I decided to go for this and will look forward to being able to write this onto my CV.
Laura Malcom
Having just completed the Admin & PA diploma I feel far more equipped to start a new career. From covering the basics, to recapping on things forgotten to introducing new concepts this course has something for everyone.
Shelley Tomkins
Having just completed the Dyslexia Diploma in a few days I can honestly say I now have a much better knowledge of the condition and it gave me so much detail and information to learn in order to use in my teaching job. Very clear and easy to follow with great assessments at the end of each module. Also the multiple choice exam covered all of the important points I had learnt. Highly recommend this diploma. The fact I could study this online in my own time was a huge positive. I look forward to further study more diplomas related.
Carly Dawson
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