Create a positive relationship with nourishment |
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NUTRITION PSYCHOLOGY;
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HOW TO CHANGE EATING HABITS
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This is the course everyone's talking about and can't get enough of! 'Nothing else like it anywhere!' Why is it that some foods have more appeal to us than others? Why are some foods harder to say ‘no’ to? And why is it so hard to change our eating habits? The course delves into the science and the psychology behind our eating habits to help make sense of why some habits die hard, and just how they came about in the first place.
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Understanding why we eat what we eat is essential knowledge to anyone who works in the area of health and nutrition. Also ideal for those working in the nutrition, fitness or weight management industries.
Creating eating plans for others will be most effectively done if you hold a thorough understanding of food psychology. .. why not change lives! |
KEY INFORMATION
- Timeless subjects - Flexible and online learning so you can study at your own pace
- Detailed, referenced text, with extensive practical learning actions, no outdated pre-recorded lessons and scripts
- Workbook accompanying text to apply your learning
- Credit to coaching qualification - build your coaching qualification in your timeline
- Assessments are untimed, stress-free and learning focused, not testing
- Certificate available immediately upon completion
- $350 AUD enrolment fee
- 20 hours of study
- Option to credit subject as an elective in multiple coaching programs including the Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching, the Certified Women's Health & Wellness Coaching Program, the Certified Holistic Wellness Coaching Program and the Diploma of Coaching in Lifestyle & Wellbeing Management
- Continuing Professional Development Points (CPD/ CEC/CPE) available on foundation and elective units. CLICK HERE for more detail.
COURSE CONTENT
WHAT WILL I LEARN? >>>
Defining 'healthy eating'
We start out looking at not only what the concept 'healthy eating' means in reality but also by looking at regions whose eating practices result in healthful longevity. We can take a great deal from the learnings from inquiries such as the Blue Zones to better understand what healthful eating is without reducing food and compounds to their smallest components and loosing sight of the big picture.
Theories of food choice and eating habits
In this module we dive into the internal and external factors and triggers that influence what we choose to eat and why we choose to eat them. We also gain an understanding into the role of food preferences, which is quite different from our food choices. You'll take a close look at the human physiological triggers of hunger and satiety including hormones, as well as foods and nutrients and how they influence our hunger and fullness.
Models in health and exploring health behaviour change and what works
We take a close look at the models that are commonly used in public health initiatives to alter our attitudes and eating behaviours in a positive manner. The models help us understand the factors in food choice that are able to be influenced and what strategies are most effective.
The psychology of learning and its influence over food choice and eating habits
In this topic we explore the psychology of learning, how learning occurs and how this influences habits such as eating habits. We explore techniques that we can share with clients to help them unlearn and create new positive habits that allow for a positive relationship to food.
Eating, personality, emotions and physiological motivational influences
A fascinating topic that looks at the relationship between our personalities, emotions and personal motivation and our eating habits. You'll explore the psychology of personality and common personality tests and how look at how emotional characteristics can play a role in when we eat, why we eat and for how long.
Supporting client behaviour change
Here we will explore eating behaviour questionnaires and scales, as well as techniques to share with clients that bring together what you've learned. You'll work through examples of tools that can support positive eating habits and support your clients connection to food in a positive way, one that views food as nourishment rather than a tool to alter their bodies.
The role of marketing and its effect on food choice, eating habits and health
Media and marketing have an enormous role in our health today, for good or for bad. One of the key strategies in promoting positive eating habits and body satisfaction is to increase media and marketing awareness by checking the messaging and imagery against reality. We look at some of the challenges consumers face in maintaining their body integrity and function in the face of often constant and persistent messaging that has little to do with health and a lot to do with profits.
The power of food labels and transparency
A wonderful strategy to share with clients is the ability to read food labels, and while many countries are being 'persuaded' by corporations or overseas governments to water down their labelling laws we can still use them to empower clients to make informed food and brand choices that support the wellness goals.
Bringing it all together in practice
You'll bring the concepts, models, tools, strategies and knowings together to formulate methodology to use with clients while remaining within scope and a client-led and client-empowering perspective.
We start out looking at not only what the concept 'healthy eating' means in reality but also by looking at regions whose eating practices result in healthful longevity. We can take a great deal from the learnings from inquiries such as the Blue Zones to better understand what healthful eating is without reducing food and compounds to their smallest components and loosing sight of the big picture.
Theories of food choice and eating habits
In this module we dive into the internal and external factors and triggers that influence what we choose to eat and why we choose to eat them. We also gain an understanding into the role of food preferences, which is quite different from our food choices. You'll take a close look at the human physiological triggers of hunger and satiety including hormones, as well as foods and nutrients and how they influence our hunger and fullness.
Models in health and exploring health behaviour change and what works
We take a close look at the models that are commonly used in public health initiatives to alter our attitudes and eating behaviours in a positive manner. The models help us understand the factors in food choice that are able to be influenced and what strategies are most effective.
The psychology of learning and its influence over food choice and eating habits
In this topic we explore the psychology of learning, how learning occurs and how this influences habits such as eating habits. We explore techniques that we can share with clients to help them unlearn and create new positive habits that allow for a positive relationship to food.
Eating, personality, emotions and physiological motivational influences
A fascinating topic that looks at the relationship between our personalities, emotions and personal motivation and our eating habits. You'll explore the psychology of personality and common personality tests and how look at how emotional characteristics can play a role in when we eat, why we eat and for how long.
Supporting client behaviour change
Here we will explore eating behaviour questionnaires and scales, as well as techniques to share with clients that bring together what you've learned. You'll work through examples of tools that can support positive eating habits and support your clients connection to food in a positive way, one that views food as nourishment rather than a tool to alter their bodies.
The role of marketing and its effect on food choice, eating habits and health
Media and marketing have an enormous role in our health today, for good or for bad. One of the key strategies in promoting positive eating habits and body satisfaction is to increase media and marketing awareness by checking the messaging and imagery against reality. We look at some of the challenges consumers face in maintaining their body integrity and function in the face of often constant and persistent messaging that has little to do with health and a lot to do with profits.
The power of food labels and transparency
A wonderful strategy to share with clients is the ability to read food labels, and while many countries are being 'persuaded' by corporations or overseas governments to water down their labelling laws we can still use them to empower clients to make informed food and brand choices that support the wellness goals.
Bringing it all together in practice
You'll bring the concepts, models, tools, strategies and knowings together to formulate methodology to use with clients while remaining within scope and a client-led and client-empowering perspective.
LEARNING OUTCOMES >>>
Students shall by the end of the course be competent in:
Demonstrating an understanding of the influence of life-stage on food
preferences
• Listing the common health models used in health initiatives
• Briefly defining consumer segment types
• Describing basic internal food regulation mechanisms
• Explaining the difference between food preference and taste preference
and between liking and wanting
• Briefly describing how we learn flavour
• Listing common influences over eating as a behaviour
• Explaining the importance of palatability on food preference
• Describing some of the ways in which marketing and advertising effect food
intake and preferences
• Listing some of the emotional, personality and motivational influences over
eating and the issue of body weight and dieting
• Explaining how learning and decision-making styles influence food choice
• Listing ethical and personal considerations when dealing with individuals’
eating habits
Demonstrating an understanding of the influence of life-stage on food
preferences
• Listing the common health models used in health initiatives
• Briefly defining consumer segment types
• Describing basic internal food regulation mechanisms
• Explaining the difference between food preference and taste preference
and between liking and wanting
• Briefly describing how we learn flavour
• Listing common influences over eating as a behaviour
• Explaining the importance of palatability on food preference
• Describing some of the ways in which marketing and advertising effect food
intake and preferences
• Listing some of the emotional, personality and motivational influences over
eating and the issue of body weight and dieting
• Explaining how learning and decision-making styles influence food choice
• Listing ethical and personal considerations when dealing with individuals’
eating habits
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Because food is nourishment for the
body, mind and soul and not punishment. |
TESTIMONIALS
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I loved this course, totally awesome and new information to me! I had no idea why I loved the foods I love and now I have a real appreciation of how hard it is to change what you eat!
Joselyn, WA Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed my journey of liberation with this course. I must say, that when I commenced, I was searching for the ultimate diet tips and tricks; that was what I expected to find. How wrong can you be!! I''m on my journey to reconnect to my internal cues and developing healthier lifestyle habits.. And I'm so excited that I can help my clients on their path to health and happiness as well!! Thank you Margo, Seaford, Victoria, Australia |
OMG I had no idea how so many small things around me contributed to my eating and how simple it is to start changing them. I didn't do this course to lose weight, but the first change I tried I lost 3kgs. Loved the section about personality and eating.
Sharna, NZ Hi guys, I wanted to send you some feedback about this elective... LOVED IT! It just made sense, and the activities and hints were super easy to do and fun. I can really see how we have lost that connection to hunger and fullness, I had no idea. Thanks for a great course. Kali, NSW, Australia |
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