
Course Duration – 4 Months
Course Module – 2
Classes- 3 hours /week
Faculty – Master trainer
Eligibility – Anyone who has Nutrition back round/ Science graduate/Paramedical person/Doctors
MODULE1
UNIT 1 – Introduction to Nutrition
Unit 2 Carbohydrates- Introduction, classification of carbohydrates, role of fiber in weight loss.
Glycemic index and glycemic loads in relation to obesity mgmt, Natural and artificial sweeteners
Modification of carbohydrates in relation to obesity mgt.
Unit 3 – Protein- Introduction ,classification of protein, role of protein in obesity mgt,calculation of protein requirement and Modification of protein in relation to obesity mgt.
UNIT 3 – lipids- Introduction, classification of fats, role of essential fatty acids in obesity mgt,unhealthy and healthy fats in relation to obesity mgmt, calculation of fat requirement and Modification of fat in relation to obesity mgt.
Unit 4 Water- What is Total body water, water distribution in body depending on gender, role of water for obesity mgmt., what is water balance, healthy detox drinks and benefits as a source of water
Unit 5 Vitamins- Fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K) and water soluble vitamins
Unit 6 Minerals- Macro minerals and micro minerals
Unit 7 Nutritional assessment methods in weight management- anthropometry assessment, biochemical assessment, clinical and physical assessment and dietary assessment.
Unit 8 Causes and consequences of obesity, Fat cell theory and other theories of obesity.
Unit 9 Component of Body Weight –Structure of fat cell, adipocytes, hypertrophy and hyperplastic obesity, Roles of hormones in obesity.
Unit 10 Soft skills in wellness center and overview of therapy and appliance rooms in wellness center and industrial interface, knowledge and maintenance of slimming cards.
Module 2 –
Unit 1 Role of macronutrients in energy metabolism, TTE (Total energy expenditure) and its components.
Unit 2 Weight management-
Dietary management technique for obesity, obesity related disorder and their management.
Role of physical activity in weight management – cardiovascular endurance training, Muscular strength and endurance training
Flexibility training
Motor fitness exercises and types of stretching exercises.
Unit 3 Other approaches to weight management-
Body therapies and massages, types of body therapies and their benefit in relation to weight management.
Knowledge of weight management machines used in wellness center and their benefits.
Weight loss drugs used in weight management
Types of Bariatric surgery and diet
Extreme approaches to weight loss
