This course provides an overview of the management of overweight clients.
This includes:
- Body composition and fat gain
- Somatotypes and body fat distribution
- The genders and body fat distribution
- Race and body fat distribution
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- What are some of the health risks more prevalent in over-fat individuals?
- Why is the population gaining weight and what can be done to prevent this?
- Dietary factors
- Different diets - how many have you tried?
- Fad diets - myths and misconceptions
- Common diet myths
- Common dieting techniques
- Ways to decrease body fat
- Genetics and the environment
- Psychological causes
- Body image
- A positive attitude to food
- Social causes
- Physical inactivity
This course was developed and is presented by Alison Walsh, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian.
Assessments
Short answer questions assess students’ knowledge of the materials covered.
Nominal Hours
3 – 8 hours
CEC Points
4 CECs
Cost
$125 Members $145 Non-Members
Course delivery
This course can be completed online. You can enrol anytime and can expect to start within 24 business hours. You have up to three months to complete each module or short course (most people finish much sooner). All resources including narrated PowerPoints, video clips, notes, activities, assessments and student support are included in the cost of the course.
Course actions
Studying by correspondence allows you to work at your own pace in the environment of your choice. You have three months to complete each module or short course, but most people finish sooner. The more hours you study, the faster you can complete the course. The course fees include all the materials you need to complete the course including manuals, DVDs and assessments. We post these resources out to you. You also have free unlimited support by phone and email.