Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion

Diploma
24 months
Application deadlines: December 31
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$75
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$15,263

Program overview

In this program you will: *develop an understanding and knowledge of general and clinical nutrition, sport nutrition and physiology *gain valuable hands-on experience coaching and conducting health promotion seminars and workshops in our unique Humber Centre for Healthy Living *learn how to relate knowledge of essential nutrients into practical nutritious eating for clients by discovering the techniques of healthy cooking, food demonstration, recipe development and menu planning *nutritionally assess and analyze menus and recipes integrating financial, health and culinary criteria. This innovative program will provide you with the education and experience to work in the rapidly growing health and wellness industries. The curriculum is founded on evidence-based nutrition information and is taught by registered dietitians and other regulated health-care professionals.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements: 1. Academic To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent) Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) One Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above or Mature student status or College or university transfer status 2. English Language Proficiency All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy. 3. International Credit Evaluation Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

Career opportunities

The Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability industry (LOHAS) offers many opportunities to help individuals live more healthy and sustainable lives. You can expect to be a part of this rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar industry and find employment planning and promoting a healthy lifestyle in workplaces such as: *fitness and wellness centres *weight management clinics *corporate and community food and food service organizations *educational facilities *government agencies *entrepreneurial ventures in nutrition and health coaching, menu planning, meal preparation, and nutritional analysis.

Campus location

Toronto , Canada

You may also be interested in programs like