
Certificate in Weight Loss Nutrition
- Identify risk factors and diseases associated with overweight/obesity
- Analyze the role of physical activity in weight loss
- Implement lifestyle changes for individuals with obesity
- Learn when to adopt pharmacological and surgical approaches for obesity management
Certificate in Weight Loss Nutrition
Key Features
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Identify risk factors and diseases associated with overweight/obesity
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Analyze the role of physical activity in weight loss
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Implement lifestyle changes for individuals with obesity
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Learn when to adopt pharmacological and surgical approaches for obesity management
- Course Duration 3 Months
- Next Batch Date13th Nov 2023
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Course Description
Obesity and overweight are major public health issues globally. The number of obese people in the world has doubled in the past 10 years. Increasing consumption of high-calorie foods and sedentary lifestyles are the major factors contributing to this epidemic of obesity. Obesity is associated with the risk of many chronic health conditions including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Lifestyle interventions, especially nutrition therapy are the mainstay of obesity management.
The Certificate in Weight Loss Nutrition will provide the students with a systematic understanding of the nutrition care process in patients with obesity. The course includes the physiology of fat tissue and the causes of obesity. Students will also understand the nutritional evaluation processes in individuals with obesity. The focus of this course is the use of nutritional interventions to manage obese and overweight individuals. The specific indications for pharmacological and surgical interventions in obesity will also be touched upon.
Course Eligibility: Nutritionists, General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
Course validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge on the extension of the course validity.
Certification: On successful completion of all the learning modules you will receive a Certificate in Weight Loss Nutrition
*Statutory taxes and levies included. Rates may vary based on management discretion.
Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of Obesity
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- Introduction to the integumentary system and adipose tissue
- Causes of overweight and obesity
- Energy balance and obesity
- Health effects of overweight and obesity
Module 2: Life-Style Interventions for Obesity
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- Weight loss intervention program
- Dietary approaches for weight loss
- Critical review of various diet plans
- Physical activity for weight loss
- Physical activity guidelines
- Behavior modification therapy
Module 3: Medical and Surgical Management of Obesity
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- Pharmacotherapy for management of obesity
- Surgical management of obesity
Course Outline
- Introduction to the integumentary system and adipose tissue
- Causes of overweight and obesity
- Energy balance and obesity
- Health effects of overweight and obesity
- Weight loss intervention program
- Dietary approaches for weight loss
- Critical review of various diet plans
- Physical activity for weight loss
- Physical activity guidelines
- Behavior modification therapy
- Pharmacotherapy for management of obesity
- Surgical management of obesity
FAQs
- Nutritionists, 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 Weight Loss 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. K Sunitha Premalatha
Chief Dietician, Yashoda Hospital
Next Batch Start Date 13th Nov 2023
Course Duration
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Faculty

Dr. K Sunitha Premalatha
Chief Dietician, Yashoda Hospital