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CPD Principles of Weight Management

Course Overview

Looking to increase understanding of weight management by completing a weight management course? This weight management training course is designed to give the knowledge needed to understand health issues and how to control and manage a healthy diet. The course material covers healthy eating, diet and what a body image is and how it affects people.

Key Information

Course Length
4 hours

Course Level
Level CPD

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Cost and Funding Information

Full Cost Price
£30.00

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Section 1: The risks associated with ineffective weight management

This section will highlight a range of terms relating to ineffective weight management, recognise health risks associated with obesity and emaciation, as well as learning about the warning signs of malnourishment.

Section 2: How body image may influence weight management

This section will explain the meaning of the term ‘body image’ and will cover the media’s portrayal of body image and its negative effect on weight management.

Section 3: Effective methods of weight management

This section will help to understand the role of a balanced diet and the meaning of the term ‘energy balance’. Also look at weight management programmes, lifestyle choices and the common myth surrounding weight loss.

Section 4: Planning a short weight management programme

In the final section, learn how to plan diet and nutrition programmes, identify goals and collect information relating to the plan that is developed.