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11. SUPERFOODS
This module covers:
• What superfoods are.
• How superfoods influence physiology.
• How to use superfoods therapeutically to improve health outcomes.
• Nutrient-rich foods and their health benefits.
100
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12. ADVANCED CASE TAKING
This module covers:
• Naturopathic case taking.
• Naturopathic case analysis
• Naturopathic evaluation tools: Nail, tongue, facial, urine
and stool.
• Case summaries.
103
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13. PROTEINS
This module covers:
• Thestructure,functions, dietary sources and factors affecting the bioavailability of protein and amino acids.
• The primary role of amino acids in metabolic and physiological processes.
112
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14. LIPIDS & EFAs
This module covers:
• The structural characteristics of lipids.
• The dietary sources, functions, bioavailability and metabolism of lipids, including essential fatty acids (EFAs).
• Deficiency states and the therapeutic uses that apply to EFAs.
105
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15. ORTHOMOLECULAR
This module covers:• The dietary sources, bioavailability and interactions of orthomolecular compounds and medicinal mushrooms.• The therapeutic uses and safety considerations.• Appropriate dosage levels and preferred forms for orthomolecular compounds and medicinal mushrooms.
100
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16. DIETARY MODELS
This module covers:
• Traditional diets.
• Industrialisation of food.
• Popular dietary models.
• Fasting.
72
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17. METABOLISM
This module covers:
• The concept of energy creation, energy balance and how energy is used in the body.
• The various factors that affect energy expenditure.
• The mechanisms and strategies that regulate and control food intake.
• Various approaches to weight loss.
67
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18. LIFE STAGES
This module covers:
• The dietary requirements for different population groups.
• How to support clients through lactation and infant weaning.
• Nutrition through childhood and adolescence.
• Factors affecting food choices for the ageing population.
• Healthy ageing and longevity.
57
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19. PHYTONUTRIENTS
This module covers:
• What phytonutrients are and their classifications.
• The following key phytonutrients:
- Catechins and epicatechins,
quercetin, naringin, isoflavonoids, lignans, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, resveratrol, phytosterols, isothiocyanates, indole-3-carbinol, carotenoids.
67
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20. SUPPLEMENTS
THIS MODULE COVERS:
• Supplements: Why use them, legislation,
manufacturing, administration, cost
excipients, dosages and absorption.
• Natural v. synthetic supplements.
• Different types and forms of nutritional supplements.
• Mineral, vitamin and EFA
supplements.
120
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