The Advanced Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management builds on the knowledge gained from the Professional Certificate and introduces further topics seen in general practice. This course teaches:

• the role of nutrition for fertility, pregnancy and lactation
• Patient-centred weight management: non-diet approach;
• Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance;
• Understanding the nutritional needs of patients with diabetes (including the role of carbs);
• Latest trends in cardiovascular nutrition;
• The gut microbiome: pre and probiotic treatments;
• Nutrition management in cancer: through treatment, survivorship and supportive care, and
• Sport nutrition for high performance.

This is the second level of the three-part Professional Diploma of Medical Nutrition Management. The education pathway is Professional Certificate, Advanced Certificate and then the Professional Diploma of Medical Nutrition Management.
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