Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics prepares learners to advise on food and health in clinical, institutional and community settings. The course covers the principles of human nutrition and how the body uses nutrients, diet planning and meal management, maternal and child nutrition, community nutrition and food security, food safety and hygiene, and an introduction to therapeutic diets for common conditions. Practical sessions cover nutritional assessment and diet planning, and the attachment places learners in a facility or community programme.
- ✔School leavers (KCSE holders)
- ✔Health facility support staff
- ✔Community health volunteers
- ✔School and institutional catering staff
- ✔Anyone working in food service or nutrition programmes
Award: Certificate from CLIPS TECHNICAL COLLEGE upon successful completion.
Requirements: Completion of all modules + practicals.
Career Value: Supports employment in health facilities, schools, catering institutions and community nutrition programmes.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: KCSE Certificate
- LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Basic English proficiency
- ADDITIONAL: Interest in food, health and community work
🕒 Full-Time
6 Months intensive program
🕒 Part-Time
6 Months (Evenings/Weekends)
Course Content
Module 1: Principles of Human Nutrition
- Food groups and balanced diets
- Nutrients and their functions
- Energy requirements
Module 3: Diet Planning and Meal Management
- Planning balanced meals
- Portion and menu planning
- Budgeting for nutrition
Module 5: Community Nutrition and Food Security
- Nutrition assessment in communities
- Malnutrition and deficiency
- Food security programmes
Module 7: Therapeutic Nutrition
- Diets for diabetes and hypertension
- Nutrition in HIV and TB
- Special diets
Practical Attachment
- Health facility or community attachment
- Practical diet planning sessions
Module 2: Nutrients and Metabolism
- Macronutrients
- Vitamins and minerals
- Digestion and absorption
Module 4: Maternal and Child Nutrition
- Nutrition in pregnancy
- Infant and young child feeding
- Growth monitoring
Module 6: Food Safety and Hygiene
- Foodborne illness
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen hygiene standards
Module 8: Nutrition Education and Counselling
- Communicating nutrition advice
- Counselling skills
- Community outreach
Career Progression Pathways
Entry-Level Roles
- Nutrition Assistant
- Catering Supervisor
- Community Nutrition Volunteer
With Experience or Further Study
- Nutrition Officer (with further study)
- Food Service Manager
- Community Nutrition Coordinator