Why study at TECH?

Professionals at the highest level must update their knowledge with courses like this, where they will learn the latest developments in the field"

Specialization in nutrition is an essential response from professionals to provide care and implement preventive measures for the population in matters of food and health.  This program offers the student the possibility to deepen and update knowledge, using the latest educational technology.

The syllabus covers the main current topics in Nutrition in such a way that whoever masters them will be prepared to work in this field. Therefore, it is not just another qualification on your professional profile, but a real learning tool to approach the topics of the specialty in a modern, objective way and with the ability to make a judgment based on today's most cutting-edge literature.

This Postgraduate diploma allows the pharmacist to specialize in the field of Clinical Nutrition in areas of special interest such as:

  • Nutrigenetics
  • Nutrigenomics
  • Nutrition and obesity
  • Hospital dietetics
  • Nutritional Trends

You will be trained by professionals with extensive experience in Clinical Nutrition in Pharmacy, who will guide you throughout the educational process”

This Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Disease contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the course are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
  • It contains exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making for patients with feeding problems
  • All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is available from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma may be the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in and Nutrition and Disease , you will obtain a Postgraduate diploma from TECH Global University"

Its teaching staff includes renowned specialists in nutrition based on clinical practice, who bring the experience of their work to this program.

Thanks to their multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, they will allow the pharmacist to learn in a contextual and situated way, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the pharmacist must try to solve the different situations of their professional practice that arise during the program.

For this reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of radiology with extensive teaching experience.

This Postgraduate diploma offers training in simulated environments, which provides an immersive learning experience designed to train for real-life situations"

It includes real cases to bring the development of the program as close as possible to the reality of pharmacy care"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals who possess extensive knowledge about the implications of training in daily pharmaceutical practice, who are aware of the relevance of the current relevance of training in Nutrition and Disease , and are committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

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This Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Disease contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

Module 1. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Diet. Practical Application

1.1. Bioenergy and Nutrition

1.1.1. Energy Needs
1.1.2. Methods of Assessing Energy Expenditure

1.2. Assessment of Nutritional Status

1.2.1. Body Composition Analysis
1.2.2. Clinical Diagnosis. Symptoms and Signs
1.2.3. Biochemical, Hematological and Immunological Methods

1.3. Intake Assessment

1.3.1. Methods for Analyzing Food and Nutrient Intake
1.3.2. Direct and Indirect Methods

1.4. Update on Nutritional Requirements and Recommended Intakes
1.5. Nutrition in a Healthy Adult Objectives and Guidelines The Mediterranean Diet
1.6. Nutrition in Menopause
1.7. Nutrition in the Elderly

Module 2. Nutrition in Digestive System Pathologies

2.1. Nutrition in Oral Disorders

2.1.1. Taste
2.1.2. Salivation
2.1.3. Mucositis

2.2. Nutrition in Esophageal and Gastric Disorders

2.2.1. Gastroesophageal Reflux
2.2.2. Gastric Ulcers
2.2.3. Dysphagia

2.3. Nutrition in Post-Surgical Syndromes.

2.3.1. Gastric Surgery
2.3.2. Small Intestine

2.4. Nutrition in Bowel Function Disorders

2.4.1. Constipation
2.4.2. Diarrhea

2.5. Nutrition in Malabsorption Syndromes
2.6. Nutrition in Colonic Pathology

2.6.1. Irritable Bowel
2.6.2. Diverticulosis

2.7. Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
2.8. Most Frequent Food Allergies and Intolerances with Gastrointestinal Effects
2.9. Nutrition in Liver Diseases

2.9.1. Portal Hypertension
2.9.2. Hepatic Encephalopathy
2.9.3. Liver Transplant

2.10. Nutrition in Biliary Diseases. Biliary Lithiasis
2.11. Nutrition in Pancreatic Diseases

2.11.1. Acute Pancreatitis
2.11.2. Chronic Pancreatitis.

Module 3. Nutrition in Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases

3.1. Dyslipidemia and Arteriosclerosis
3.2. Diabetes Mellitus
3.3. Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
3.4. Obesity

3.4.1. Etiology. Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics
3.4.2. Pathophysiology of Obesity
3.4.3. Diagnosis of the Disease and its Comorbidities
3.4.4. Multidisciplinary Team in Obesity Treatment.
3.4.5. Dietary Treatment. Therapeutic Possibilities
3.4.6. Pharmacological Treatment. New Drugs
3.4.7. Psychological Treatment

3.4.7.1. Intervention Models
3.4.7.2. Treatment of Associated Eating Disorders

3.4.8. Surgical Treatments

3.4.8.1. Indications
3.4.8.2. Techniques
3.4.8.3. Complications
3.4.8.4. Dietary Management
3.4.8.5. Metabolic Surgery

3.4.9. Endoscopic Treatments

3.4.9.1. Indications
3.4.9.2. Techniques
3.4.9.3. Complications
3.4.9.4. Patient Dietary Management

3.4.10. Physical Activity in Obesity

3.4.10.1. Assessment of the Patient's Functional Capacity and Activity
3.4.10.2. Activity-based Prevention Strategies
3.4.10.3. Intervention in the Treatment of the Disease and Associated Pathologies

3.4.11. Update on Diet and Obesity Studies
3.4.12. National and International Intervention Strategies for Obesity Control and Prevention

Module 4. Nutrition in Kidney Diseases

4.1. Glomerular Disorders and Tubulopathies
4.2. Predialysis Chronic Renal Failure
4.3. Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis
4.4. Gout and Hyperuricemia

Module 5. Nutrition in Neurological Diseases

5.1. Swallowing Disorders
5.2. Disabling Neuromuscular Disorders
5.3. Stroke
5.4. Parkinson’s Disease
5.5. Alzheimer’s Disease

Module 6. Nutrition in Special Situations

6.1. Nutrition in Metabolic Stress Situations

6.1.1. Sepsis
6.1.2. Polytrauma
6.1.3. Burns
6.1.4. Transplant Recipient

6.2. Nutrition in Oncology Patients with

6.2.1. Surgical Management
6.2.2. Chemotherapy Treatment
6.2.3. Radiotherapy Treatment
6.2.4. Bone Marrow Transplant

6.3. Immune Diseases

6.3.1. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS)

Module 7. Nutrition in Deficiency Diseases

7.1. Malnutrition

7.1.1. Hospital Malnutrition
7.1.2. The Fasting and Refeeding Cycle

7.2. Anaemia. Hemochromatosis
7.3. Vitamin Deficiencies
7.4. Osteoporosis
7.5. Oral Disease and its Relation to Diet

Module 8. Artificial Nutrition in Adults

8.1. Enteral Nutrition
8.2. Parenteral Nutrition
8.3. Artificial Nutrition at Home
8.4. Adapted Oral Nutrition

A unique, key, and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”

Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Disease

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in our health and well-being. A balanced and adequate diet can help us to prevent diseases and promote a healthy lifestyle. On the other hand, a poor diet can contribute to the development of chronic diseases and worsen our quality of life. Are you interested in the exciting field of nutrition and its relationship with diseases? If so, TECH Global University has the perfect program for you. Through the Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Disease, you will dive into the fascinating world of nutrition and discover how it can influence the prevention and treatment of various pathologies. With a 100% online study methodology, you will explore in depth the vital link between nutrition and the most common chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Become an expert in nutrition and disease.

Through a completely online, versatile and highly immersive system, we provide a resizing of your competencies so you can increase the scope of your curriculum profile. With our training, taught by the best professionals in the industry, you'll learn the science behind this relationship and discover how proper nutrition can have a significant impact on health and wellness. During the Postgraduate Certificate, you will explore topics such as the influence of nutrients on metabolism, the relationship between diet and inflammation, the effects of gut microbiota on health, and dietary strategies to prevent and treat disease. You will also learn how to evaluate and design personalized dietary plans for individuals with specific conditions. All of this will be done through innovative methodologies that incorporate time flexibility, interactive immersion, dynamic flow of topics and continuous motivation by experts.