Certificate in Basic Nutrition

Key Features
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Improve your ability to assess and recommend dietary allowances
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Understand the role of nutrients in health and disease
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Comprehend nutritional policies and principles of nutritional counseling
- Course Duration 3 months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
The “Certificate in Basic Nutrition” is created by renowned dietitians for doctors and fitness influencers like you who want to start or advance their careers in food companies, wellness centers, or as research dietitians.
There is an increasing demand for preventive and curative nutritionists as growing evidence reports that diet plays an essential role in the management of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancers. This course will help you to step into the nutrition industry as a competent nutritionist.
The “Certificate in Basic Nutrition” is the introductory course that will provide you with an overview of nutrition and nutrients. You will understand the chemistry of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and protein) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), their absorption, storage, and metabolism. This will allow you to understand and apply your knowledge in health and disease.
Additionally, this course will familiarize you with nutritional assessment and counseling.
We at Medvarsity help every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to better serve the communities in which they practice. Join us and let us impact healthcare through education.
Eligibility: General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
Course validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be awarded a Certificate in Basic Nutrition.
Course Outline
Course Outline
FAQs
- General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?
- You can enroll in the course by clicking on the Buy Now option available on the course page that you want to opt for.
I am not a registered medical professional can I still sign up for a course?
- To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.
Can I purchase a Medvarsity course even if I do not have USD currency?
- Yes, absolutely! Although the currency format you are looking for is not available on the website, your bank will automatically convert the price to your currency (at the current exchange rate) and the same will be charged. Both USD and AED currency formats are available on the website.
How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on https://kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you, or click on LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID is mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to your log-in ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
Can I download the videos to study offline?
- Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. You can access the videos at any time within the course duration.
Are there any onsite or offline classes?
- The entire course content is delivered through the kite.medvarsity.ae in the form of videos and written text format. No onsite or offline classes are being conducted by Medvarsity.
Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?
- Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it during the course duration time.
Are the courses available in other languages?
- All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
What is the course duration?
- The course duration consists of 3 months.
How can I get my course duration extended?
- To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
How are the course assessments made and in what form?
- The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.
What if I am not able to clear the final test at each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Write to us at [email protected]
Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?
- Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.
What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], to direct it to the academics team.
- What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive a Certificate in Basic Nutrition including your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.
When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.
What is the validity period of the certificate?
- December 31st
Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?
- The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
- Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty

Dr Harita Shyam
Dr. Haritha Shyam is a dietician and nutritionist with Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and has experience of 20 years in this field. She is the current President of the Indian Dietetics Association, Telangana Chapter.
Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023
Course Duration
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Faculty

Dr Harita Shyam
Dr. Haritha Shyam is a dietician and nutritionist with Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and has experience of 20 years in this field. She is the current President of the Indian Dietetics Association, Telangana Chapter.