Diploma in Food and Nutrition

Key Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired:

Understanding of macronutrients and micronutrients and their roles in the human body.

Knowledge of food groups, nutrient composition, and how cooking affects nutrients.

Competence in providing nutrition education and counseling for individuals and groups.

Understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and food inspection.

Skills in designing therapeutic diets for special conditions (HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension).

Competence in managing small-scale food businesses, catering services, or nutrition programs.

Requirements

Secondary school or Statement with 5 O' level Credit or better and that should include Maths,English, Science or Biology and any other two subjects.

Course description

The Diploma in Food and Nutrition is a professional program designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required to improve nutritional wellbeing, promote healthy lifestyles, and ensure food safety in communities and institutions. The program integrates principles of human nutrition, food science, dietetics, and public health to prepare learners to assess nutritional needs, design balanced diets, manage food services, and implement community nutrition interventions. Through practical sessions, fieldwork, and community outreach, students develop the competencies needed to support hospitals, schools, NGOs, public health programs, and food-related industries.

Human Nutrition and Dietary Requirements

Food Science and Nutrient Composition

Nutrition Assessment and Counseling Skills

Public Health Nutrition and Community Interventions

Food Safety, Hygiene, and Quality Control

Therapeutic Nutrition and Meal Planning

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