Nutrition and Weight Management
Course Description:
This course is a nutrition and weight management program emphasizing the basics of proper nutrition while covering determinants and consequences of obesity, prevention of obesity and medical and nutritional interventions. Emphasis is placed on lifestyle changes from a nutritional overview and their relationship to appropriate weight management.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Qualified graduates of recognized universities, colleges or schools who hold an MD Degree, Pharm.D Degree, Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Medicine, Nutritional Sciences as well as health care workers with a Bachelor’s or master degree in medical sciences
- Students who are considered to have inadequate background in Nutrition maybe required to take additional prerequisite courses to make up for the deficiencies, without graduate credit.
Courses Objectives:
By the end of the course, students should understand and apply the latest methods and techniques in weight management and what are considered the most effective steps for achieving successful weight management.