Nourishing Wellness: The Approach of Integrative Nutrition
Integrative Nutrition
You will explore how nutrition affects health and disease, studying from nutrient biochemistry to clinical applications, connecting traditional medical education with nutritional science.
The course emphasises nutrition as fundamental to health. You’ll learn how dietary patterns impact physiological processes, cellular function, and chronic disease prevention.
The course covers nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition. You’ll learn to tailor dietary recommendations based on genetic factors for better patient outcomes.
Course Structure
| Topic | Overview |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | Importance of nutrition in health. Macronutrients and micronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals. Dietary guidelines, recommended daily allowances, and nutritional assessment techniques. |
| Physiology of Nutrition | Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Cellular energy production and hormonal regulation of appetite. Gut microbiota and its impact on health. |
| Nutritional Biochemistry | Biochemical pathways of nutrients, nutrient interactions, nutrigenomics, personalised nutrition, and the influence of diet on gene expression. |
| Clinical Nutrition & Disease Prevention | Preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Managing inflammation and metabolic syndrome. Integrating nutrition into primary care. |
| Specialised Diets & Nutrition Therapy | Mediterranean, DASH, ketogenic, and low-carbohydrate diets. Nutrition therapy for allergies, intolerances, autoimmune disorders, and weight management. |
| Nutritional Support in Medical Practice | Enteral and parenteral nutrition. Nutritional care for critically ill and surgical patients. Integrating nutrition into medical treatment plans. |
| Sports Nutrition & Performance | Nutritional needs for athletes. Hydration strategies, supplements, and pre- and post-exercise nutrition. |
| Patient Counselling & Communication | Motivational interviewing, cultural competence, behaviour change strategies, and promoting dietary adherence. |
| Current Topics in Nutrition Research | Emerging research trends, critical analysis of nutrition studies, and translating research into clinical practice. |
| Practical Applications & Case Studies | Case-based learning, dietary assessment, meal planning, and collaborative care with nutrition professionals. |
| Personalised Nutrition & Metabolic Analysis | Understanding metabolic variations, genetic polymorphisms, microbiome diversity, and tailoring nutrition plans to individual profiles. |
This course provides medical doctors with a strong foundation in nutrition, enabling them to integrate evidence-based dietary strategies into clinical practice. Participants gain practical skills for disease prevention, patient counselling, and multidisciplinary collaboration.