About This Course

This course provides learners with foundational knowledge of holistic nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices to support everyday wellbeing and healthy ageing. Learners will gain an understanding of basic nutritional principles, digestive health, balanced diets, hydration, food choices, and lifestyle factors affecting physical and emotional wellness.

The course also introduces common nutrition-related health concerns in modern communities — including obesity, diabetes, food intolerances, and nutritional imbalance. This short course may serve as a preparatory or enrichment pathway towards further studies in complementary therapy, nutrition wellness, and health & social care programmes.

Suitable For Everyone

No prior nutrition background required — open to all

🧑‍💼Adult learners

🧓Seniors & active ageing participants

🤲Caregivers

🏘️Community residents

🧘Yoga & wellness practitioners

💆Massage therapists

🥗Individuals interested in healthy living

📖Learners preparing for complementary therapy studies

🏥Learners considering Health & Social Care education

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

1Explain the basic principles of holistic nutrition and healthy living

2Identify the functions of major nutrients — carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water

3Describe the digestive process and factors influencing nutrient absorption

4Recognise healthy eating principles for different age groups, including older adults

5Identify common lifestyle and nutrition-related health concerns such as obesity, diabetes, nutritional imbalance, and food intolerances

6Apply basic healthy meal planning principles for everyday wellbeing

7Demonstrate awareness of holistic lifestyle practices supporting physical and emotional wellness

8Apply nutrition awareness appropriately within non-clinical community and wellness settings

Course Syllabus

Total Duration

50 hrs

20 sessions × 2.5 hours

Delivery Mode

Classroom

Blended / Workshop

Modules

Progressive structure

Prerequisite

None

Open to all learners

Module

Hours

1Introduction to Holistic Nutrition

4 hours

2Digestive System & Nutrient Absorption

6 hours

3Macronutrients

10 hours

4Vitamins, Minerals & Nutritional Balance

8 hours

5Healthy Eating & Meal Planning

8 hours

6Nutrition & Common Community Health Concerns

8 hours

7Lifestyle Wellness & Case Studies

4 hours

8Revision & Assessment

2 hours

Total Course Duration

50 hours

How You Are Assessed

40%

Continuous Assessment

Participation, group discussion, simple wellness activities, and reflection journal

30%

Assignment / Case Study

A simple healthy lifestyle analysis or meal planning activity

30%

Written Assessment

Multiple choice questions, short-answer questions, and basic nutrition concepts

Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Where This Course Can Take You

This short course may serve as a preparatory or enrichment pathway towards further professional studies.

This Course

Holistic Nutrition
for Healthy Living

→

Next Step

Professional Complementary
Therapy Qualification

→

Further Progression

Nutrition
Wellness Diploma

→

Advanced

Diploma in Health
& Social Care

Holistic Nutrition
for Healthy Living

About This Course

Suitable For Everyone

What You Will Learn

Course Syllabus

How You Are Assessed

Where This Course Can Take You

Start Your Nutrition & Wellness Journey