This short course explores current solutions used to assist with weight loss including the role of diet, portion size, surgery, medications and supplements. A large proportion of clients seeking assistance to improve their health will be aiming to achieve weight loss, often following unsustainable and unhealthy diets to achieve progress.
Solutions for Weight Loss
$199
Description
Learning outcomes:
- Follow a structured and realistic approach to goal setting
- Identify how energy balance can be influenced
- Explain approaches to maintain a healthy weight
- Understand the role of surgery and pharmaceutical drugs in addressing obesity
This course includes the following topics:
- realistic weight loss goals
- the role of diet in relation to health and weight management
- portion size and weight management
- keys to successful weight loss
- obesity surgery options
- medications and supplements used for weight loss
- the role of exercise in weight management
This course provides credit for 1 module within the unit Nutrition for Weight Loss NWL103 in the Nutrition Coach course.
Additional information
| Course type | Short course |
|---|---|
| Delivery method | Online |
| Nominal hours | 19 |
| Assessment method | Multiple Choice, Short answer questionnaire |
