Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetic (KNEC)
Course Overview
The alarming increase in lifestyle diseases has prompted the high demand for nutritionists and dietitians. This course tackles all aspects of proper diets, weight management, and health, among others. A nutritionist could start a consultant firm or work in a health facility. The opportunities are unlimited.
Course Outline
Module I
- Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition Care Process
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Industrial Attachment
- Legal Aspects of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Principles of Human Nutrition
- HIV and AIDS
- Meal Planning Management and Services
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Food Science
- Introduction to the Nutrition Care Process
- Applied Biological Sciences
- Applied Physical Sciences
- Information Communication Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Mathematics
- Introduction to Primary Health Care
- Occupational Safety & Precautions
Module II
- Life Skills
- Trade Project
- Community Diagnosis and Mobilization
- Nutrition in Emergencies
- Introduction to Nutrition Surveillance
- Management of Malnutrition
- Nutrition in HIV and AIDS
- Nutrition for Vulnerable Groups
- Nutrition in the Life Cycle
- Maternal and Child Nutrition
- Diet Therapy
- Nutrition Anthropology
- Introduction to Behavioral Sciences
- Food Production for Invalids and Convalescents
- Demonstration Techniques
- Communication Skills
- Business Plan
Requirements
Course Duration: 18 Months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: D and Above
