Endeavour College of Natural Health

What is Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine?

Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine is the study of food, its nutrients and how diet affects health and wellbeing. The Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine practitioner views food, diet and nutritional supplements from the perspective of their therapeutic potential, providing dietary advice to clients and prescribing nutritional supplements to assist in the treatment of a broad range of health conditions. Nutritional consultants may then create a plan that includes individualised recommendations for dietary changes intended to support health, as well as a regimen of nutritional supplements to correct clinical or functional deficiencies. They work with the patient to support them in adopting the changes and achieving desired outcomes. Nutritional Consultants can work with people at any stage of life and with a variety of illnesses as well as with athletes seeking to improve their performance.

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) Course Overview

This three year full time (or equivalent part-time) course provides graduates with specialist nutritional medicine clinical knowledge and skills to become professional practitioners in the area of nutrition and nutritional practice. The course includes in-depth studies in health science, research, nutritional biochemistry and clinical nutritional/dietary medicine, clinical case taking, and communication and professional interaction.

Industry Recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) may apply for membership with the following professional associations:

• Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)

• Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)

• Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)

• The Nutrition Society of Australia Inc. (NSA)

Note: Graduates are eligible to practise as a Nutritionist and seek membership with the professional associations listed above. This degree does not meet the professional accreditation requirements of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) for graduates to practice as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Endeavour is now taking enrolments on our Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney campuses.

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