• Gives details on all macro & micro nutrients and their relation with weight management • Explains various causes that results in weight gain & consequences of the resultant weight gain
• Gives details of the tools to assess various degrees of obesity • It gives detail on structure of adipose tissue & its deposition, role of hormones & enzymes in weight gain and concept of underweight, over weight, obesity.
Energy Nutrients Assessment approaches & weight management Causes & Consequences of obesity Components of Body Weight Unit Breakup
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT & SLIMMING THERAPIES
Course Introduction Certificate Course In Weight Management & Slimming Therapies is a 2 module classroom programme spread over 80 hrs comprising of Components of body weight Assessment approaches & weight management ,Causes & Consequences of obesity ,Energy nutrients, Energy metabolism, Weight Management , other approaches to weight management and diet therapy to treat obesity and ailments associated with obesity.
Programme Eligibility Graduate in Science
or DDHN
Weight Management
• Provides all detail insights & measures to manage one's wt like diet therapy, water intake, physical activity, & desk exercises . It also provides details of treating obesity with wt related disorders like arthritis, CVD, hyper tension, metabolic disorder etc
Other Approaches to weight management
• Provides information on medicine & drugs used for wt loss , surgeries used to reverse obesity & massages- to treat obesity
• Helps one to assess TEE(total energy exp.)
Energy Metabolism
Course Highlights 2 modules( 7 units) Personalized learning approach (max batch size 12) Classroom teaching + practical followed by 15 days on the Job Internship Specialized workshops Free of cost courseware included Qualified and experienced trainers Regular assessments and counselling Placement support VLCC Certification
• M Sc Nutrition (applicable for Graduates) and Nutrition correspondence courses from VLCC
• Nutrition Academy • Schools • Sports centre • Hospital / Nursing home /Clinics / Polyclinics as Weight Management Consultants Wellness / Healthcare clinic Gyms / Fitness centre /Health Club Spa Assistant Dieticians / Freelance • • • •
Higher studies Trainer Nutrition Practioner
Career options
Past Internships & Placements *Average Start Salary 12,000/- p.m.
Students Testimonials
Nikita Aggarwal Delhi Graduated in Psychology, Calcutta University Weight Management , VLCC Institute
“ I have completed my course from VLCC Institute Pitampura in July 2015. Earlier I was a home maker. Currently I’m running my own clinic “LIFE -HEALTH & NUTRITION” , as a Proprietor , earning 30,000 per month. So far VLCC Institute has made a drastic change in my career. It has turned the table for me. I’m now blesses with the capability of treating patients in their journey of being ‘fat to fit’ , happy & healthy. I have grown up to be a more confident person because of the positivity of the Institute & its associates. Proud to be a part of VLCC Institute, being a brand in itself, is a “once in a lifetime opportunity” which everyone should experience ”
Shradha Aggarwal Delhi M.Com, IGNOU Weight Management , VLCC Institute
“I have completed my course with VLCC Institute, Pitampura in Feb,2015.I was a housewife earlier now I’m running my own clinic as a Proprietor by the name of “NUTRI CARE” approximately earning 10,000per month. Moreover I’m looking for a job as a dietician too . VLCC Institute has made a huge difference like knowledge of different diets, lifestyles changes. My interest in nutrition grown when my father-in-law had a cardiac attack & he had to be given specific diets. That’s when I thought of joining VLCC Institute . As I have 2 kids at home ;hence, I manage my own clinic and today ,I have happy & satisfied clients. Also, I’m able to maintain a healthy work life balance”
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