Nutrition Foundation Course

Overview:

Of late there has been a growing interest in the field of health and nutrition and how can one enhance general health and well-being through nutrition. This course provides the basis for the same.

Course Content

Major organs and their functions
Macronutrients & micronutrients and their digestion, absorption and elimination
Energy balance
Health screening
Nutrition throughout the lifecycle
Food exchanges and diet planning

Format and Assessment

Format:

Self paced online learning for 8 weeks with with few in person and virtual classes

Assessment:

At the end of the course, you will have a multiple-choice exam and assignments to submit

Certification:

You will be awarded ESA’s Nutrition Foundation course completion certificate with ACSM continuing education credit hours

Date and Venue

Duration:

2 months

Date:

February 24, 2024

We also offer an online pre-recorded module.

Time:

Self paced learning with pre-recorded videos over 2 months

Venue:

For in person classes
Indian Education Society, Dadar (E)

Faculty

Faculty:

Dr. Kiran Sangani
Disha Jhaveri Shah
Apurva Surve
Panchali Moitra

Eligibility and Fees

Eligibility criteria:

18yrs and above with minimum 12th grade

*Foundation course cannot be done alone and needs to be done with at least one specialization

Fees:

Fees include

Continuing education credits:

The course has 10 ACSM continuing education credits

or Contact:

Bhavita Shah
Mobile: 9321753838
Email: bhavita@esaindiaonline.com

Please note: Doing this course, does not automatically qualify you as a nutritionist or dietician. This course is meant to enhance your nutrition knowledge and literacy. To practice as a nutritionist you need to meet the criteria set as per your national/regional laws. Please consult a medical practitioner for any health-related matters.