Obesity Management, Food & Nutrition

Course Description
This course covers scientific approaches to weight management, including dietary planning, lifestyle modification, and therapeutic nutrition. It focuses on addressing obesity through sustainable and evidence-based methods.

Course Outcome
Ability to create weight management programs
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and calorie planning
Skills in client counselling and lifestyle modification

Industry Relevance
With rising lifestyle disorders, obesity management specialists are in demand across fitness centres, wellness clinics, hospitals, and corporate health programs.

Module 1: Basics of Nutrition Science

Macronutrients & micronutrients
Digestion & metabolism
Energy balance

Module 2: Obesity & Lifestyle Disorders

Causes of obesity
BMI, BMR calculation
Lifestyle diseases overview

Module 3: Diet Planning for Weight Management

Calorie counting
Meal planning
Keto, low-carb, balanced diets
Portion control

Module 4: Behavioural & Lifestyle Modification

Eating habits & psychology
Stress management
Exercise basics

Module 5: Client Counselling & Monitoring

Progress tracking
Motivation techniques
Case studies
Ethical counselling
Practical Training
Diet chart preparation
Client case handling
BMI/BMR assessment
Progress monitoring tools