Home > Courses > Applied Nutrition

Applied Nutrition

Name: Applied Nutrition
Price: 1174.5 SGD

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

Course Reference: TGS-2023018314

S$1,175

About This Course

This is a module under the Specialist Diploma in Nutrition & Exercise Science.

What You'll Learn

This module aims to provide participants with the understanding of the science of nutrition and the importance of nutritional adequacy and balance for optimal growth and health. The Dietary sources of the major nutrients, their digestion, absorption, and metabolism are covered in the module. Participants will relate the different functions of nutrients, including their deficiencies and excesses to how it is affecting health and to the different stages of growth. Participants will learn how to analyse and create food labels. The knowledge and skills obtained in this module will enable participants to develop nutritional strategies for heathy eating.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have a minimum diploma qualification in science, technology, or engineering from recognised institutions.

Individuals with a minimum diploma qualification but not in science, technology, or engineering but with three years of relevant working experience in nutrition and fitness industry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be subjected to interviews or tests before they will be considered for enrolment.

Recognition of Prior Learning - Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.