Course Details

  • Course Code: UKVC20NFD
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Cost: £199.00
  • Qualification: All modern browsers and devices

Further Details

  • Course Access: 12 months
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major browsers and devices

Approved Course:




Nutrition for Diabetes

More than 450 million people around the world live with diabetes. Diabetes and obesity often go hand-in-hand. It’s very important to help clients with diabetes lose weight and improve their fitness levels.

Losing weight helps reduce fat stores in the body, and muscle training helps improve insulin resistance. People with diabetes should consider being mindful of what they consume, as proper nutrition can help them achieve their fitness goals faster.

As a fitness trainer, you can help your clients better control and manage their diabetes. By working together with your client’s healthcare team, you can help them enjoy maximum benefits from fitness training. People with diabetes can benefit from a combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise.

It is important for fitness trainers to be aware of how nutrition affects diabetes in different ways.

What You Will Learn in This Course:

  • The symptoms of diabetes and the differences between Type I and Type II diabetes
  • The basic principles of nutrition, and how to eat well for health and wellbeing
  • Nutritional strategies to manage and control blood sugar levels
  • The effect of different nutrients on blood sugar levels
  • Foods to include and avoid in the diet
  • How to help clients with diabetes achieve healthy weight loss and build muscle

The Benefits of Taking This Course:

    You can benefit from the ‘Nutrition for Diabetes’ course in several ways:

  • You will become familiar with how to advise clients with diabetes
  • You will be able to answer basic questions regarding nutrition for diabetes and the do’s and don’ts in terms of recommended foods
  • You will be in a better position to work with your clients’ healthcare teams
  • You will be able to plan and structure workouts around your client’s health requirements

Fitness trainers will often need to work with clients who live with diabetes. It’s a good idea to become more aware of nutrition for diabetes, to obtain a better understanding of your client’s requirements.



Course Modules/Lessons

Module 01: Why Nutrition is Crucial to Fitness

Module 02: The Role of Diet in Managing Diabetes

Module 03: The Importance of Water and Hydration

Module 04: Maintaining a Balanced Diet with the Eatwell Guide

Module 05: Malnutrition and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)

Example Certificate


Certificate No CERTIDNO
This certificate is to verify that
Your Name

has successfully completed the
NUTRITION FOR DIABETES CERTIFICATE
on the
14th December 2024

Daniel Morgan
Head Tutor
Igrow Academy

This certificate can be verified online at:
https://igrowacademy.co.uk

START THE NUTRITION FOR DIABETES CERTIFICATE NOW



FAQ's

  • Who can take the Nutrition for Diabetes Certificate course?

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

  • How can I pay?

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

  • How long after payment can I begin the course?

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

  • How long does it take to complete the Nutrition for Diabetes Certificate course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

  • How long is my certificate valid for?

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
Go at your own pace. There are no time limits for this course.
This course is compatible with all modern devices and browsers.
On completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate.
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