CERTIFICATE OF
HUMAN NUTRITION
A single unit of study that enables you to pathway to multiple diplomas or degrees
in Nutrition, Naturopathy or Herbal Medicine

An international nutrition course that inspires
​budding nutritionists & health coaches!

The Certificate of Human Nutrition course takes you through the latest evidence-based information about essential nutrition knowledge.

​It covers defining a 'good diet', a review of global dietary guidelines, all you need to know about carbohydrates and sugars, the latest on dietary fats (with special coverage of cholesterol and saturated fats), how protein functions, and a special look at vegetarian and vegan diets. You'll also look into micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), water balance and hydration. Plus special topics such as early nutrition (including a look at food allergies), pregnancy nutrition, sports nutrition, weight loss nutrition, nutrition of older adults, food safety and a chapter on dietary assessment (based on a non-diet approach).
If you're toying with the idea of a career in nutrition you might want to consider 'testing the water' first to see if you want to pursue a career in nutrition. 

On completion of this nutrition course you can pathway to a degree and receive a unit exemption/s in the Nutrition or Naturopathic diplomas and degree at Endeavour College of Natural Health or Torrens University! Also ideal for PTs seeking to work more closely with clients eating. 

We teach nutrition, not diets! You'll hold solid knowledge to make, and share, informed decisions, and you'll be able to know where to find credible information. We don't cover every diet known to man, we teach you how to evaluate them past, present and future, we think that's a pretty good life long skill.

Food should nourish the
body, mind and soul.

KEY INFORMATION

  • 45 hours of study (with additional study requirements for those seeking to use the course as a pathway to nutrition or naturopathy degrees at Endeavour College or Torrens University)
  • Investment of $450 inclusive of all materials, resources, certificate and support
  • Flexible online learning
  • Untimed assessment task for stress-free learning
  • Study at your own pace - take your time or fast track
  • Option to go on to multiple coaching programs including the Nutrition, Health, & Wellness Coach Certification Program and can be used as the elective in the Accredited Women's Health & Wellness Coaching Program and the Certified Coaching Professional Program
  • Option to gain credit for Human Nutrition 1 (NUTR2001) and Human Nutrition 2 (NUTR2002) towards diploma and degrees at Torrens University (this is a substantial saving on a degree)
  • Option to gain credit for Foundations of Human Nutrition (NMDF121) at Endeavour College (towards Bachelor degree) (this is a substantial saving on a degree)
  • Highly supported and connected study 
  • Extensive Continuing Professional Development Points (ESSA/ FITAUS /REPSNZ/ ATMS/ ANTA / FITREC). CLICK HERE f​or more detail. 

COURSE CONTENT

Your textbooks comprises around 400 pages of detailed content of tertiary-level information, and is updated constantly so that it reflects the very latest knowledge. Along with your Study Guide, your text walks you through the below topics in detail, using practicals to consolidate your knowledge so you gain an excellent grounding in nutrition so that you can form informed views.
TOPICS LISTING - IN BRIEF
Fully referenced and regularly updated 400-page workbook that covers in detail:
  1. Nutrition, diet and health-filled eating concepts
  2. Digestive system & turning food into fuel
  3. Carbohydrates, sugars, fibre, food panels & health
  4. Protein & amino acids & a look into non-meat diets
  5. Dietary lipids and the truth about foods rich in fat
  6. Vitamins - functions, requirements and sources
  7. Minerals & water balance
  8. Energy requirements and assessing need
  9. Sports nutrition & nutrition for the active
  10. Body composition, weight loss & nutrition psychology
  11. Food safety
  12. Nutrition for the young
  13. Nutrition during pregnancy
  14. Nutrition for older adults
  15. Nutrition assessment and safe diet modification
Each topic is broken down into dozens of smaller units, too many to mention individually. As an idea of the level of detail, this course is equivalent to a university nutrition subject. Jam packed!!!
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students shall be competent in:
  • Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the principles in good nutrition
  • Applying nutrition principles to common dietary health issues
  • Assessing dietary intakes and make basic recommendations for improvement
  • Using a non-diet based approach to encourage healthful eating attitudes to nourishment
Assessment:
This unit requires the submission of:
  1. An online & un-timed multiple choice test
  2. Case-study style set of questions submitted online
OUR NUTRITION AND MIND/BODY NOURISHMENT PHILOSOPHY
Non-diet based approach: Healthy Eating at Every Size (HAES)
Unlike many training providers we don't adhere to any diet or to dieting, nor do we teach nutrition from a restriction-paradigm. Science has proven dietary restriction methods for weight management don't work. Well College has adopted the non-diet approach (NDA) which has shown excellent long-term outcomes (refer HAES – Health at Every Size, Linda Bacon). The NDA is a gentle approach, encouraging us to return to being in-tune with our bodies, and to see food as nourishment for the mind, body and soul.

We teach client-led nutrition & health coaching
Coaching at it's core honours the creative, resourceful beings we all are. Well College teaches a client-led coaching approach, this starts a process of letting go of the need to solve others challenges, and the need to be right, and the need to be liked. Instead you'll learn how to use curiosity to direct you, and led from behind while placing clients firmly in charge of their life course. Simply... we honour and teach self-compassion and empowerment.
Ask the right questions so you can make an informed choice
When you see statements that suggest a food coach is a nutritionist we recommend you proceed carefully. While anyone can refer to themselves as almost anything in theory, to be registered and insured to work in an area of health is an entirely separate thing. Ask providers making such claims, what body will register you as a 'nutritionist', and where your insurance will come from. Be informed!

TESTIMONIALS

Absolutely loved this course! Perfect for a very keen beginner! Everything is well detailed, so much additional (and helpful) information is provided, and the course is perfectly organised. Completing this has helped me realise that nutrition really is the path I want to follow, I'm so excited about my future and can't wait to further my education!
Marika Spann


Good afternoon, I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU. I just received my Certificate for the Accredited Certificate of Nutrition course. I have a smile from ear to ear. I really enjoyed this course and find your communication fantastic. The material is easy to follow and makes distance learning really enjoyable. So Thanks once again and I can't wait to undertake my next lot of studies with Cadence Health!
Mel Crouch
Do It Daily Health & Fitness  


I just want to say to anyone starting out in the health industry a solid foundation in nutrition is a great place to begin. I did the Accredited Cert of Nutrition a bit over a year ago and have since continued onto study Naturopathy and Nutrition. I didn't realise it at the time, but sure do now, that your text, resources and service are a cut above the rest. I am so glad I enrolled in your course first, it is helping me so much, I look forward to doing some of your short courses again when I have completed my current studies. Thanks a bunch :)
Chantelle Thornton
Awesome! This course was perfect for me as a personal trainer. Your fact sheets we can use and access and nutrition booklets meant I could 'provide dietary information' to my clients. Spot on the mark guys!
Chris, WA


Although I have always had an interest in food and nutrition, I have thoroughly enjoyed doing this course and have learned a lot! Just the course text itself has been a wonderful reference to my new additional role at work as a 'Food Coach'. I look forward to further increasing my knowledge by enrolling soon in the Weight Loss Nutrition and Sports Nutrition courses. Perhaps even Nutrition Psychology too! Many thanks!
Barbara Lamb, Victoria 


I really enjoyed the format of how the course was set out, also the telephone support was always helpful and never made you feel that your call was a trouble.  I loved the course and look forward to doing more.  Will recommend your courses, they are really professional and well put together.
Virginia Fotiadis

PATHWAYS FROM THIS SUBJECT

Each of the three options below includes the Certificate of Human Nutrition.
You can start with this subject and credit it into any one of the below options,
you can gain multiple qualifications.

Call us today on 02 9400 9759 to get started on your dream career.
​Four-unit program perfect for PTs, writers, bloggers, and those with a love of good eating who are looking to work with clients and their eating habits.  Registration and insurance to cover you (AoN chat to your own insurer). Holds continuing education points for PTs.
Our most popular program. Seven units spanning nutrition, psychology, coaching practices, physical and mental health and your choice of electives, this program is extremely flexible, highly supported and ideal for all walks of life. You will be referred to our dedicated website for this program.
Explore below how you can be on your way to becoming a registered nutritionist through this single course.


DEGREE PATHWAY WITH A 1-UNIT EXEMPTION INTO A

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE

(NUTRITION OR NATUROPATHY OR MYOTHERAPY)
​Students successfully completing all elements of this course may be eligible to apply for direct entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine) – BHSc(NutDMed) at Endeavour College, taking with them an exemption for the Foundations of Human Nutrition subject (NMDF121).

DEGREE PATHWAY WITH A 2-UNIT EXEMPTION
INTO A

 BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE

(DIPLOMA OF NUTRITION; BACHELOR OF NUTRITION; BHSC CLINICAL NUTRITION;
BHSC NATUROPATHY; BHSC WESTERN HERBAL MED)
Students successfully completing all elements of this course may be eligible to apply for direct entry into the above diploma or bachelor degrees at Torrens University, taking with them an exemption for the subjects Human Nutrition 1 (NUTR2001) and Human Nutrition 2 (NUTR2002).

Read more about this on our degree pathways page.
Acceptance into degree pathways is dependent on all other admission requirements being meet, please contact provider.