An adequate diet is one of the most important elements of a healthy lifestyle. For a diet to work best, it should be first and foremost matched to the client’s health condition. The basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, knowledge of the most common diseases and health problems, as well as knowledge of the nutrients sources are essential here.

Wellness Health Nutritional Consultant has the basic knowledge of dietetics, knows diseases which result from improper lifestyle, ways to prevent them and treat them. They know the rules of healthy, balanced diet, e.g., Wellness Diet, secrets of weight loss and criteria for creating meal plans compatible with a diet. They know how to conduct a nutrition interview with the patient, create a meal plan, and give nutrition advice at their office or on-line.

Wellness Nutritional Consultant plans a diet, monitors its progress, and helps to comply with the rules of wellness nutrition based on metabolism regulation. They make sure that the patient eats correctly and sensibly in accordance with the wellness lifestyle, which follow the rules. They teach how to eat healthily while eliminating bad habits and customs. They popularize knowledge of proper nutrition and promote healthy lifestyle.

They know the principles of dietetics, human anatomy and physiology, as well as the effects of food products. They help in the process of recovery and treatment of obese or overweight clients through selection of the right stage of diet, creating a meal plan and giving advice on healthy lifestyle. They are capable of restoring the good state of the patient’s well-being through proper nutrition.

Module 1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Digestive System

Lesson 1. Structure of the Digestive system

Lesson 2. Digestion and Absorption, Metabolism

Module 2. Basic Information About Dietetics

Lesson 3. Protein

Lesson 4. Fats

Lesson 5. Carbohydrates and Fiber

Lesson 6. Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

Lesson 7. Vitamins, Water soluble Vitamins

Lesson 8. Fat soluble vitamins

Lesson 9. Minerals

Module 3. Lifestyle Diseases

Lesson 10. Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Lesson 11. Lipid Disorders and Hypertension

Module 4. Wellness Diet

Lesson 12. Wellness diet – Eat Everything That Is Healthy!

Lesson 13. Principles of Wellness Diet

Lesson 14. Discovering the Secrets of Dieting

Lesson 15. Stages of  Wellness Diet ( stage I and stage II )

Lesson 16. Stages of  Wellness Diet ( stage III )

Module 5. Practical Aspects of Diet

Lesson 17 Meal  Preparation

Lesson 18 Fluid Demand

Lesson 19 Reading Labels on Food Products

Lesson 20 Eating out

Module 6. Introduction to Nutritional Counseling

Lesson 21 Course of Nutrition Counseling

Lesson 22 Nutrition Interview

Lesson 23 Weight Control and Body Measurements

Lesson 24 Body Composition Measurement

Lesson 25 Energy Demand – BMR, TMR

Lesson 26 Creating a Menu in a Computer Program

Lesson 27 Online Counseling

Module 7. Exam