NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE: BASIC SCIENCES

12 Hours

To provide participants with an understanding of the basic science pertaining to nutrition, including the physiological mechanisms that underlie the effects of low-carbohydrate diets on the body and various organ systems. 



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$402.00

Training Overview

Presented by national and international medical and allied healthcare experts in their field, on a range of topics related to LCHF nutrition and its implementation into clinical practice.

The training is presented as a series of online, self-study, learning modules. International CPD/CME Accreditation worth 12 hours.

What you will learn

  • Learn about the science around the brain and the pathology of addiction
  • Learn more about the diabetic kidney disease: pathophysiology based lifestyle management
  • Become familiar with pathology in Gout and modulating factors
  • Learn about normal Liver Physiology & Pathophysiology
  • Learn about the science around why examining patient’s eyes might impact their lifespan and healthspan
  • Become familiar with Gastrointestinal: The healthy gut vs. the sick gut, GIT pathology, leaky gut
  • Become familiar with sciences on Insulin and Insulin Resistance
  • Learn about the Brain, Metabolism and Optimal Nutrition Normal Brain Physiology, Insulin & Nutrients
  • Gain more insight on Vascular Diseases
  • Get an overview of Basic Biochemistry and physiology of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and ketogenic diets: The Science of fat adaptation and ketosis
  • More information on Metabolism: Basic Biochemistry and physiology of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and ketogenic diets: The Science of fat adaptation and ketosis
  • Become familiar with the science around Lipidology

Each module includes

This training is specifically designed for

Certificates

On completion of the training, participants will be issued a Certificate of Completion. The training is the foundation for later advanced training and certifications. 

We anticipate that this module will receive full international accreditation with The CPD Standards Office. We have been assured that the accreditation is recognized and respected internationally. Formal CPD Standards certificates are issued and accepted in a multitude of countries.

Not a medical professional? No worries!

Not a medical professional? No worries! You are eligible to enrol in our Advisor Training – created for LCHF enthusiasts wishing to upskill and acquire a professional accreditation in nutrition coaching! 

Training Outline

LECTURE LECTURER
The Brain and the Pathology of Addiction Bitten Jonsson RN
Lipidology Dr. Sue Beckers MB BS, Msc, Nut Med, MRCGP, MPHGI, PG Dip All
Diabetic kidney disease: pathophysiology based lifestyle management Dr. Yvo Sijpkens, MD, PhD
Gout: Pathology in Gout and modulating factors Dr. Peter Delannoy, PhD, MHP
Liver: Normal Liver Physiology & Pathophysiology Dr. Robert Cywes, MD, PhD
Why examining patient’s eyes might impact their lifespan and healthspan Dr. John Cripps MD, BSc, FRCSC (Emeritus)
Gastrointestinal: The healthy gut vs. the sick gut, GIT pathology, leaky gut Tamzyn Murphy RD MSc
Insulin and Insulin Resistance Dr. Hassina Kajee
The Brain, Metabolism and Optimal Nutrition Normal Brain Physiology, Insulin & Nutrients Dr. Angela Stanton
Vascular Diseases Ivor Cummins
Part 1 Metabolism: Overview of Basic Biochemistry and physiology of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and ketogenic diets: The Science of fat adaptation and ketosis Dr. Louise Phillips GP
Part 2 Metabolism: Basic Biochemistry and physiology of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and ketogenic diets: The Science of fat adaptation and ketosis Dr. Peter Delannoy, PhD, MHP
Amber O’Hearn Nutritional Ketosis

Testimonials

"I am in 'awe 'of the information that was in these lectures. I am now more motivated than ever before to continue on the Nutrition journey and to help others. Well presented and left me with more questions and wanting to learn more. Thank you All!"

- Medical Doctor,
South Africa

"I am in my last year of research for a doctorate in naturopathy, and I will include in my research protocol the ketogenic diet, as well as your teachings, I am very grateful and passionate about your subjects, which are, for me, a discovery as major as fire!"

- General Practitioner,
Paris

"Thank you for providing the opportunity for us to learn and understand more about this very viable and necessary way of life in order to assist in our attempts to reduce the burden of metabolic and other preventable diseases."

- Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner,
South Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

The training starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online training – you decide when you start and when you finish.

No. You can work through the training content completely at your own pace. You don’t need to be online at a certain time and you are welcome to complete the lectures in your own time.

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this training for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund. Please note that a refund will only be issued if 30% or less of the Training has been completed. 

This policy excludes Bundle Purchases. We do not issue full refunds on Bundle Purchases.

The training is made up of video lectures with supporting documents such as the speaker’s PowerPoint presentation, reference list, and short feedback forms to test your learning.

Yes, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training and you will be listed on our website’s Wall of Practitioners.

Definitely! You will be provided with a link to join our private online Community for members – this is moderated daily by our experts. Here you can ask course-related questions, keep updated with the latest low-carb science, troubleshoot difficult cases, or just network and engage with fellow members.

We encourage those who feel they align with our vision and mission of implementing carbohydrate restriction and lifestyle modifications to improve metabolic health to join the Nutrition Network Ambassador Program. Reach out to us for more information at [email protected].

Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions you may have!

Thank you

A portion of each Nutrition Network course enrolment fee goes towards funding Eat Better South Africa and the important work they are doing in South African communities.