Lesson Structure:  Advanced Diploma In Food And Nutrition VRE003

Choose eight (8) modules from the list below, inclusive of Research Project I:

The course is made up of the following 100 hour long modules:

1.  Human Nutrition I BRE102
   • Introduction to Nutrition
   • The Digestive System
   • Absorption & Enzymes
   • Energy Value and Foods
   • Carbohydrates and Fats
   • Proteins
   • Vitamins and Minerals
   • Water
   • Nutrient Disorders 
2.  Human Nutrition II BRE202
   • Cooking And Its Effect On Nutrition
   • Food Processing And Its Effect On Nutrition
   • Recommended Daily Intake Of Nutrients
   • Vitamins
   • Minerals
   • Planning A Balanced Diet
   • Assessing Nutritional Status & Needs
   • Timing Of Meals & Needs For Special Groups
3. Human Nutrition III BRE302
   • Problems With Eating
   • Dental Problems
   • Fibre and Bowel Diseases
   • Different Ways of Eating
   • Food Toxicity A
   • Food Toxicity B
   • Detoxification/Body Cleansing
   • Consulting/Giving Advice
4. Children’s Nutrition BRE304
   • Introduction to Child Nutrition
   • Nutrition for Pre-Pregnancy
   • Nutrition in Pregnancy
   • Nutrition in Infants
   • Nutrition in Childhood
   • Nutritional Concerns
   • Healthy Eating Behaviours
   • Issues in Child Nutrition
   • Childhood Obesity
   • Diet Plans
5. Anatomy and Physiology (Human Biology IA) BSC101
   • Cells & Tissues: Explains the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues and membranes.
   • The Skeleton: Examines features of the human skeletal system.
   • The Muscular System: Describes the human muscular system, in terms of structure and basic function.
   • The Nervous System: Looks at the human nervous system, in terms of structure and basic functions.
   • Digestion & Excretion: Explains different physiological systems of digestion and excretion in the body.
   • Physiological Systems: Focuses on the different physiological systems of the body.
6.  Human Biology II – Muscles & Movement BSC202
   • How Nerves Work: how nerves cause reactions in the human body.
   • Nerves & Motor Skills: how the nervous system affects motor skill performance
   • Skeletal Muscle: function and structure of skeletal muscle in the human body
   • Muscle Organisation: organisation of muscle tissue in the human body
   • Muscular Movement: mechanics of muscular movement
   • Muscular Development: development of muscular strength and muscular endurance.
   • Muscle Flexibility: selecting muscular flexibility exercises
   • Muscles & Posture: significance of muscles to posture and general well being.
7. Human Biology III – Cardio Respiratory Performance BSC301
   • The Science of Blood
   • Blood Pressure
   • Pulmonary Ventilation
   • Gas Exchange & Transport
   • Blood Flow & Gas Transport
   • Cardio Respiratory Control
   • Cardio Respiratory Disease
8. Research Project I BGN102
   • Determining Research Needs
   • Searching For Information
   • Research Methods
   • Using Statistics
   • Conducting Statistical Research
   • Research Reports
   • Reporting On A Research Project.
9.  Research Project II BGN201
   • Identifying research issues
   • Acquisition of technical information
   • Specialised research techniques
   • Research planning and designing
   • Statistics
   • Conducting research
10. Research Project III BGN202
    • Determining research priorities.
    • Planning research improvement
    • Testing the viability of alternative approaches
    • Conducting detailed research into commercial work procedures
    • Developing an improved approach to a workplace procedure 
11. Biochemistry I – (Plants) BSC102
    • Introduction to biochemistry
    • Lipids and proteins
    • Enzymes and hormones
    • Nucleic acids
    • Thermo-regulation
    • Carbohydrate metabolism
    • Absorption
    • Acidity and alkalinity
    • Chemical analysis
    • Biochemical applications 
12. Sports Nutrition BRE303
    • Introduction to Human and Sports Nutrition
    • Energy
    • Energy in the Athlete’s Body
    • The Training Diet
    • The Competition Diet
    • Fluids
    • The Athlete’s Body Composition
    • Weight Management
    • Training for Size and the Use of Sports Supplements 
13. Food and Beverage Management BTR102
    • Human Nutrition in Food Service Industries: This covers all the major food groups and their importance in a nutritional diet. Also including factors in nutrition from compatibility and range of ingredients through to healthy cooking and eating methods.
    • Cooking: Includes various cooking methods for a variety of different foods, covering both palatability and digestibility through to the nutritional value in processing foods.
    • Kitchen & Food Management: Learn to maximise efficiency and service through proper management of kitchen facilities, including the handling of food storage and preparation, hygiene and ethics.
    • Planning A Menu: Covering menu planning for the needs of special groups in different situations, including children; adolescents; elderly people; expectant and nursing mothers; immigrants; vegetarians and other health related diets.
    • Alcoholic Beverages: Learn how to provide adequate variety and product knowledge in order to manage the provisions of alcoholic beverages appropriately for different situations.
    • Tea, Coffee and Non-Alcoholic Beverages: This lesson provides an understanding of non-alcoholic beverages available in the catering industry and how they should be made and served.
    • Scope & Nature Of Catering Services: Learn to understand the differences in appropriate management and catering for a variety of situations from pubs to a-la-carte.
    • Personnel Management: (waiting skills, staffing a restaurant, kitchen etc) This lesson covers the management of people in the food and restaurant industry, including training programs, job specifications, recruitment etc.
    • Management Of Catering Services: By consolidating the skills developed throughout this course you are given a comprehensive understanding of marketing through to food purchasing in order to effectively manage in the food and beverage industry.

14. 100 hours of industry meetings. for more details please see: http://adlhomestudy.co.uk/learning/workplace-projects

Note: that each module in this Advanced Diploma is a certificate in its own right, and may be studied separately.

Please see lesson titles for your learning goals.

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General

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Q. Can I study from anywhere in the world?
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Q. How long do I have to complete the course?
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Q. Completing a 100 hour module – how long will it take?
A. For some students a 100 hour module will take approximately to 3- 6 months to complete. Others take less time and some even longer.

Assessment

Q. Assessment – how does it work?
A. For each 100 hour module you are assessed by assignments (at the end of each lesson) and a final one and a half hour exam (or you may elect to complete a Project, instead of sitting the exam) – the choice is yours – you sit for the exam in your own location.

Q. I don’t cope well with exams – what can I do?
A. You may elect to undertake a Project (set by your tutor) instead of sitting the exam. Projects are completed from your home and can usually take a couple of weeks to complete.

Q. If my assignment is not up to standard is there an opportunity to resubmit my work?
A. Yes –

Q. How many assignments do I need to complete for each module?
A. At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment – so if a course has say, 10 lessons, there would be 10 assignments.

Q. I am having difficulty attending workshops/industry meetings, what can be done?
A. If your course requires attendance at workshops, conferences, or industry meetings; alternative arrangements can be made in your country.

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Q. Can I customize my diploma/higher qualification?

A. Not all educational institution’s certificates /diplomas meet everyone’s needs. The opportunity to Design Your Own Diploma at the Academy (subject to our approval) is an added bonus, not found at other colleges. You choose modules that you think will help you in achieving your goal.

Q. What do I get when I complete the course? Will I receive a transcript?
A. At the completion of all courses and providing all assignments and exam requirements have been met, you will receive your Award and a Transcript.

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Q. Our tutors – who are they?
A. We appoint Tutors and require that they must be currently active in their industry, with at least 5 years’ experience in their chosen profession.

Q. Can I contact my tutor at any time?
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