Nutrition

This class is open to all - Next class : Fall 2011

Length

75 hours

Where

• Distance education.

When does it start?

• The class is given every fall.

Note: This class is a prerequisite for the professional program in clinical herbalism and is open to all.

General objective

• Further nutrition knowledge to recognize individual needs, risks of excess or lack of essential nutrients for general health.

Specific objectives

• Learn how to choose quality and appropriate food, according to specific needs, different philosophies and nutritional recommendations.
• Learn how to give judicious nutritional advice.
• Optimize nutrition to prevent or heal various health problems.

Evaluation

• Midterm exam: 40%
• Assignment (nutritional assessment): 20%
• Final exam: 40%

You can also follow this course as a free student (be present in class without being graded and receiving credits).

Schedule

• Distance education Students must come to class for 4 meetings – one initial meeting as well as 3 afternoons throughout the year – and 2 exams - dates to be determined

Teacher

• Françoise Pichette

Registration deadline

• Distance education: November 1st, 2011

Cost and registration

• $750 (+ taxes), can be paid in monthly installments (includes class notes)
• A non refundable registration fee is due with the registration form and deducted from the total cost of the course.
• To register, download and fill out the registration form by clicking on the button To register at the top of the page. The registration form is in French only because this class is held in French only until further notice.

The nutrition class is available in French only. The teacher is perfectly bilingual; your questions can be asked and answered in English. You can also do your exams and research projects in English. To follow the class, you need to understand French but not necessarily speak it. If you wish to register but are unsure of your French proficiency, please do not hesitate to contact us. If enough students are interested, we could also offer this class in English.