Bridgette has completed an AfN certified Nutrition Course with Diet Specialist and The Health Sciences Academy. These certifications ensure that Bridgette is trained and educated to help advise and guide you through your nutrition program and hlp you reach your goals.

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This training included:

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Food and nutrients

1. Proteins and amino acids

2. Carbohydrates, simple and complex sugars

3. Dietary fat and fatty acids

4. Starches and fibre

5. Vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

6. Fluid intake including water, caffeine and alcohol. 

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Healthy Eating and Obesity

1. The energy balance

2. Understanding and accelerating body metabolism

3. Children’s diets and the eat well plate

4. Vegetarian and vegan diets

5. Different diets: GI, high protein, liquid diets and pH

6. Religious diets

7. Analysis of food labelling

8. Health claims and marketing terminology

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Influencing behavioural change

1. Psychology of overeating and behavioural change

2. The behavioural change cycle

3. Tips on influencing change

4. Food intake assessments

5. Body measurements

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Dietetic management of disease

1. Diabetes

2. Disorders of the stomach and colon

3. Coronary Heart Disease

4. Dyslipidemia

5. Hypertension

6. Osteoporosis

7. Food allergies and intolerances

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Her sudies have covered the three pillars of nutrition which include understanding food and nutrients, translating these concepts into healthy eating practices and then using this knowledge to effect change in others both on an individual and group level. 

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This knowledge allows Bridgett to advise others in a range of settings including, a one-to-one basis, gyms, health shops, schools, and group sessions.

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