Module 1: Human Digestive System

• Anatomy / Physiology – Digestive System
• Enzymatic Digestion
• Digestion in Stomach
• Digestion in Large Intestine
• Absorption & Assimilation of Nutrients.
• Elimination Of Waste
• Common Disorders of Digestive System

Module 2: Understanding Calorie and It’s role in Weight Management

• What is a calorie?
• Calorie Balance, Calorie Deficit and Calorie Excess.
• Role of calorie in weight imbalance.
• Calorie vs Nutrition. What direction to move in?
• Why crash diets/ excessively Calorie deficit diets fail?
• Calculation of individual patient’s calorie requirement.
• Calorific intake of patient- points to note.

Module 3: Nutrition

• Basics Of Nutrition
• Importance of Nutrition
• Study of Macro Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids/Fats
• Know your food- Carbohydrates
• Know your food- Proteins
• Know your food- Fats/Lipids
• Study of Micro Nutrients: Vitamins, Minerals.
• Know your food- Vitamins
• Know your food- Minerals
• Diseases and disorders of Nutritional excess
• Diseases and disorders of Nutritional deficiency

Module 4: Understanding The Science Of Hunger

• The brain on food
• New science of food addiction
• Hunger hormones
• Why portion control doesn’t work
• How not to feel hungy during weight loss
• Why dieting doesn’t work.
• Fast weight loss- The downside!
• Water retention.
• Food Intolerence
• Comfort Food- Addiction and Self-Medication
• The solution for lack of willpower- accountability
• Psychology behind successful weight management
• Weight-loss Vs Body recomposition

Module 5: Obesity- Etiology & Physiology

• Obesity- Definition & Undersatnding
• Obesity and it’s relation to calorie intake.
• Obesity and it’s relation to physical activity.
• Obesity and it’s relation to nutrition.
• Obesity and it’s relation to mental health issues.
• Obesity and it’s relation to eating disorders.
• Preventing Obesity- An Overview
• Treating Obesity- An Overview
• Restricting Calorie Intake- An Overview

Module 6: Obesity and its effect on Health

• Hypertension & Heart Problems
• Diabetes & Sugar Control
• Arthritis & Bone Health
• Hyper Thyroid & Hypo Thyroid.
• Child Health: to Improve Mental & Physical efficiency for Academics & Sports.
• Weight Loss / Weight Gain
• Exercises for weight loss & Stretching Exercises to improve flexibility.

Module 7: Assessment of Obesity

• Ideal Body Weight and Body Weight Range
• Body Composition and Metabolic Analysis
• Clinical Tests, Electronic Body Composition Tests & Body Measurements for Inch Loss.
• Diet Plans for Weight Loss & Maintenance: Calorie Count of Food
• Calculation of Energy Intake and Expenditure of Individual Patient
• Diet Planning for Weight Loss
• Supplements for Fat burn & Increase Lean Body Mass.
• Detoxification processes for Fat Loss.
• 100% PRACTICAL THERAPIES OF WEIGHT LOSS
• Manual Body Spa therapy for Inch Loss on Thighs, Hips, Tummy & Arms.

Module 8: Factors Affecting Weight Optimization

• Obesity and Weight-loss
• Genetics
• Diet
• Exercise
• Life Events
• Adolescence
• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• Middle Age
• Stopping Smoking
• Weight gain linked to Medication
• Weight gain following Injury or Illness
• Scope and Nature of Weight Loss Industry
• Health Programs
• Meal Replacement Products
• Pharmacotherapy
• Surgery for Weight Loss

Module 9: Treatment Modalities

• BMI calculations & their details.
• Diets
• Weight loss
• Inch loss
• Fat Loss
• Spot Reduction
• Reshaping
• Body Recomposition  
• Surgical Intervention- Liposuction
• Surgical Intervention- Bariatric Surgery

Module 10: Electronic Machine Aided Therapies-Theory & Principles

• NARF Lypolysis – Body Contouring & Shaping with Radio Frequency.
• Ultra Lipolysis (U-Lipo) – Latest Non Surgical microprocessor machine
• HIFU
• LIposonix Treatment
• Meso-Lipolysis & Tonning for Inch Loss
• Meso-Gun / Mesotherapy for Weight Loss
• Electronic Muscle Stimulators for Tummy Tucks, Thigh Tucks
• Mechanical Fat Mobilizes with Cellulite Mobilizers.
• Electronic Thermal Treatment with Cellu0-Therm machine.
• Treatment Planning & Programming of weight loss packages up to 50 kg loss
• Manual Body Spa Therapy for Inch Loss on Thighs, Hips, Tummy & Arms.

Module 11: Managing Physical Activity

• Role of Physical Activity in Energy Balance
• Role of Physical Activity Raising Metabolic Rate
• Bone Mass Maintenance
• Physical Activity and Mental Health
• Specific Aspects of Exercise When Overweight
• Tips to get started with Exercise
• Types of Exercise and Effectiveness for Weight Loss
• Cardiovascular Activity
• Optimum Target Heart Rate for Fat Burning
• Resistance Activities
• Exercise Progression
• Recommending Exercise

Module 12: Managing the Diet

• Teaching Portion Control
• Beginning to Address Portion Control
• Energy Density
• Fats and Energy Density
• Sources of Fats
• Tips to Reduce Fat
• Practical Tips Based on Daily Meal Plan
• Sugar and Weight Reducing
• General Weight Loss Tips
• Using Food Diaries
• Nutrition Resources and Lesson Planning

Module 13: Managing the Psychology

• Eating and Emotions
• The Brain and Weight Management
• Managing the Psychology
• Helping People to Make Changes
• Stages of Change Explained -Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse

Module 14: Tools for the Consultant

• Determining Weight Status of Clients
• Administering Weight Checks
• Calculating BMI
• Interpreting BMI
• Setting Targets
• Determining Waist Measurement
• Health Evaluation
• Nutritional Advice
• Running Supermarket Tours
• Determining Weight Status of Clients
• Administering Weight Checks
• Calculating BMI
• Interpreting BMI
• Setting Targets
• Determining Waist Measurement
• Health Evaluation
• Nutritional Advice
• Running Supermarket Tours
• Understanding Food Labels

Module 15: Delivering Weight Loss Services

• Individual Consultations
• Features of an Ideal One One Consultation
• Good Questioning Skills
• Running Group Sessions
• Running Independent Weight Management Group Sessions
• Potential Barriers to Weight Loss
• Social Issues and Pressure
• Time Constraints
• Lifestyle
• Physical Limitations
• Psychological Limitations
• Age
• Hormonal Issues

Module 16: Conducting a Weight Loss Consultation

• Explain factors that affect weight in a body.
• Determine weight status of clients
• Explain the basics of obesity, explain fully the causes, symptoms, and associated health risks.
• Identify the nutritional, physical exercise, and psychological contributions to obesity.
• Identify and convey the importance of addressing all of the above elements in a successful weight loss program.
• Present clear, concise, and readily understandable guidelines that address appropriate interventions for the clients to take home and follow
• Explain the role of physical activity in weight loss and provide practical advice and resources to be implemented by you as a weight-loss consultant.
• Explain the role of dietary change in weight loss and provide practical advice and resources for you to use as a weight-loss consultant.
• Develop appropriate assessment tools and strategies to identify and monitor your client’s needs.
• Discuss the challenges for your client to adhere to the program, and outline strategies to support them.
• Explain a variety of ways that psychology can be applied to the control of weight.
• Adapt dietary resources based on the needs of an individual or a particular group..
• Compare and contrast the dietary, exercise, and psychological strategies you have decided to use, with other weight-loss strategies you have decided not to use (e.g. surgery, meal replacement drinks, medication)
• Represent complex health information in a clear, simple format, readily understandable by the individual assuming they have little or no nutritional background

Module 17: Establishing a Weight Loss Business

• Starting a new Weight Management and Nutrition Consultaion business
• Determine the scope and nature of the weight loss industry in your region.
• Identify a target market that will benefit from your services.
• Personality and Lifestyle of the target market
• Affordability status of the target market
• Industry Knowledge and Experience as a Consultant
• Starting a Business versus Buying a Franchise
• Develop a marketing strategy to attract clients from your target market
• The Marketing Plan Promotion, Advertising, Networking
• Starting a Social group for weight management.
• Identify a viable weight loss service and those things that must be done to optimize the chance of ongoing success.
• Develop a weight management service as a business
• Summary of a Successful Business