Diet and Diet Therapy Development

Program Presentation

Today´s hectic pace makes it difficult to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. The lack of nutritionists in addition to an increasing need for diet and diet therapy in the areas of education, health, and media information point to an urgent need for solid information.

A healthy and balanced diet is essential to quality of life, and optimal nutritional ensures better health. The Diet and Diet Therapy Development Program addresses the fundamentals of the assessment methods of an individual’s nutritional intake, leading to specific guidelines for the maintenance of a balanced diet for healthy as well as unhealthy people.

Who is the programme for?

The proposed methodology underlies a clear and ample curricular design, so that the Diet and Diet therapy Development program may target professionals that work in positions related to healthcare, companies or industries who wish to specialize in this area.

The Diet and Diet therapy Development program is designed for:

University degree holders and those who do not have degrees, who wish to acquire basic knowledge in the areas of diet and diet therapy.
Healthcare professionals, from private companies or industries that wish to consolidate their knowledge in order to practice it in their workplace.
Graduates who wish to specialize in dietary issues in order to improve their job opportunities.

Diploma

Successful completion of the Program will enable you to be awarded the degree in Experto Universitario en ELABORACIÓN DE DIETAS Y DIETOTERAPIA.

After successfully completing the Program, the student will receive the degree as awarded by the University where they have enrolled.

Program Structure

The credit structure of the Diet and Diet Therapy Development program is shown in the following table. It should be noted that the duration is merely indicative, as the methodology followed integrates the knowledge and skills to be acquired in each part through integrative exercises of knowledge acquisition and internalization of project practices:

	CREDITS^a
Subjects	15

a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where he/she has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.

Duration

The program in Diet and Diet Therapy Development has 15 créditos.

The duration of the program in Diet and Diet Therapy Development varies between 6 and 9 months, depending on the student's dedication. In this period of time, the student must have successfully passed all the evaluated activities and approved the Final Project, if any.

Objectives

General objective

To provide professionals with basic of dietary knowledge, as well as the nutritional treatment to be performed according to specific pathologies, such as the use of medicinal plants.

Specific objectives

To offer training in the most relevant topics that encompass the study of Nutrition and Dietetics.
To give advice on correct eating habits and the negative consequences that may occur if not followed.
To share professional and personal experiences and knowledge on relevant issues via the Virtual Campus.

Career Opportunities

Some of the career opportunities of the Diet and Diet therapy Development program are:

Health Science professionals that wish to specialize in an area in Nutrition.
Teachers in regulated and non-regulated teaching programs for healthcare personnel, restoration services personnel, consumer information center, associations for the chronically ill, colleges, civic center, sports centers, etc.
Managers of restoration companies, school unions, caterings, hotels, hospitals, geriatrics, etc.
Scientific researcher on topics related to nutrition/food.
Technician in a Research and Development department in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
Technician in a Marketing department in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
Technician in a Quality department in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
Business in food or pharmaceutical companies with a line of functional products or with specific nutritional characteristics.

Note: Professional practice is subject to each country’s legislations.

Study Plan

The Diet and Diet Therapy Development program is comprised of 5 subjects, that are independent yet structured according to a coherent pedagogic sequence to be followed in chronological order.

The objective of this section is for students to acquire a broad idea of Diet and Diet Therapy to become familiar with the fundamentals of developing diets for healthy or people with specific illnesses.

The corresponding subjects and hours are shown in the following table:

DIET AND DIET THERAPY DEVELOPMENT
#	SUBJECTS	HOURS
1	Nutritional Necessities of the Human Organism	30
2	Food Composition Tables. Diet Development	30
3	Nutrition in Physiological Situations	30
4	Nutrition in Pathological Situations of High Prevalence	30
5	Phytotherapy	30
	Total	150

Note: The contents of the academic program may be subject to slight modifications, depending on the updates or the improvements made.

Management

Academic Administration

Dr. Maurizio Antonio Battino. Biochemist researcher and professor at the School of Specialization in Food Science. Professor at the Polytechnic University of Marche. Scientific Director in the European University of the Atlantic.
Dr. Javier González Gallego. Professor of Physiology at the University of León.
Dr. Fernando Mönckeberg Barros. Dean of the Faculty of Science at the Diego Portales University (Chile). President of the Corporation for Child Nutrition (COCN).
Dr. Adolfo Chávez. President of the Latin American Association of Nutrition. Head of the Department of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Education of the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition (NIMSandN) Salvador Zubirán (Mexico).
Dr. Antonio Gálvez del Postigo Ruiz. Professor of Microbiology at the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Esther Fuentes Marhuenda. Professor of the Miguel Hernández de Elche University.
Prof. Enrico Bertoli. Professor and Director of the Scuola di Specializzazione in Scienza dell'Alimentazione.
Dr. Luzmila Troncoso Corzo. Dean of the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics from the South Scientific University (Peru).

General Academic Coordination

Dr. Irma Domínguez. Doctor in Education by the Iberoamerican International University. Professor of the European University of the Atlantic.

Teaching staff and Authors

Dr. Adolfo Chávez. President of the Latin American Association of Nutrition. Head of the Department of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Education of the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition (NIMSandN) Salvador Zubirán (Mexico).
Dr. Javier Gonzalez Gallego. Professor of Physiology at the University of León. Director of the Institute of Biomedicine at the University of León.
Dr. Emilio Martinez of Vitoria. Director of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology at the University of Granada. Professor of Physiology and Professor of the School of Nutrition at the University of Granada.
Dr. Enrique Roche Collado. Professor in the Area of Nutrition and Food Science from the Miguel Hernández University. Deputy Director of the Institute of Bioengineering from the Miguel Hernández University.
Dr. Rafael Tojo Sierra. Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Dr. Jordi Salas Salvadó. Professor of Nutrition and Food Science at the Rovira i Virgili University (Reus - Tarragona)
Dr. Guillermo Rodriguez Navarrete. Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Professor at the Ibero-American International University.
Dr. Rosa Solà Alberich. Professor of Medicine at the University Rovira i Virgili. Vice-Chancellor for Research and Relations with Health Institutions in the University Rovira i Virgili.
Dr. Magdalena Lopez Frías. Professor of Physiology University of Granada. Researcher at the Research Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "Jose Mataix Verdú ".
Dr. Elena Garcia Garcia. Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Granada. A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology at the University of Murcia. Professor in the Area of Nutrition and Food Science from the Miguel Hernández University.
Dr. Margarita Sanchez Campos. Professor of Physiology and director of the School of Nutrition at the University of Granada.
Dr. Ascensión Marcos Sanchez. Research Professor of the Higher Council of Scientific Research (HCSR). Director of the Immunonutrition Group from the Department of Metabolism and Nutrition of the Frío Institute of the HCSR.
Dr. Maurizio Antonio Battino. Biochemist researcher and professor at the School of Specialization in Food Science. Professor at the Polytechnic University of Marche. Scientific Director in the European University of the Atlantic.
Dr. Jose Mataix Verdu (EPD). Professor of Physiology at the University of Granada.
Dr. Alfredo Entrala Bueno. Faculty Dean of Health Sciences. Director of the Department of Pathophysiology of Alfonso X El Sabio University.
Dr. Alfredo Martínez Hernández. Director of the Institute of Food Science at the University of Navarra.
Dr. Antonio M. Gálvez de Postigo Ruiz. Professor of Microbiology at the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Antonio Marco Chóver. Vice-president of the European Council for Medical Plurality (ECMP). Member of the Head Team of the International Society of Proteomic Studies (Brussels).
Dr. Iciar Astiasaran Anchia. Director of the Institute of Food Science and Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Navarra.
Dr. Carlos Iglesias Rosado. Head of the Department of Nutrition at the Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio.
Dr. Virginia Motilva. Researcher and Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Seville.
Dr. Elena Talero Barrientos. Researcher and Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Seville.
Dr. Antonio Ayala Gómez. Lecturer and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Seville.
Dr. Mercedes Cano Garcia. Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Seville.
Dr. M. Carmen Garcia Grill. Lecturer and Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Seville.
Dr. María Ángeles Fernández Arche. Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Seville.
Dr. Jose Miguel Alvarez Suarez. Doctor in Food and Health. Professor of Toxicology, Pharmacology and Food Science of the Department of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Fermín Sanchez Medina Contreras. Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology at the University of Granada.
Dr. Fernando Gil González. Professor of Toxicology. Professor of the School of Nutrition at the University of Granada.
Dr. Francisco J. Perez Cano. Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Barcelona. Lecturer at the University of Barcelona.
Dr. Gonzalo Morandé Lavin. Head of the Psychiatry and Psychology Service Unit at the Children's University Hospital Niño Jesús.
Dr. Jose Jesus Ruiz Joyanes. Medical Doctor and Surgeon. Master's degree in Biological Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine.
Dr. Jose Maldonado Lozano. Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Granada.
Dr. Llopis Juan Gonzalez. Professor of Physiology. Researcher at the Research Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "Jose Mataix Verdú".
Dr. Juan Manuel Morillo. Doctor of Dentistry by the Complutense University of Madrid. Professor at the Department of Basic Sciences at the School of Nursing and Physical Therapy San Juan de Dios of the Pontificia Comillas University of Madrid.
Dr. Luis Garcia Torres. Professor of Physiology at the University of Granada. Professor of the University Institute of Neurosciences Research "Federico Oloriz".
Dr. Manuel Ramirez Sánchez. Professor of Physiology at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Marcos Mazzuka Petitta. Doctor in Medicine and Surgery from the La Sapienza University. Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies in Medicine at the University of the East.
Dr. Nabil Benomar Elbakali. Professor of Microbiology at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Narcis Gusi. Doctor in Physiological Adaptations for Exercise by the University of Barcelona. Professor of Didactics of Plastic Musical Expression and Body from the University of Extremadura.
Dr. Pedro Bullón. President of the Conference of Dean Faculties of Dentistry in Spain. Professor of the Dentistry Faculty. University of Seville.
Dr. Santiago de la Rosa Iglesias. Chairman of the Committee on Herbal Medicine of the illustrious College of Physicians of Madrid (ICOMEM).
Dr. Assumpció Roset Elias. Doctorate in Pharmacy. Coordinator of the Health Education Program for the School of Education Department of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Dr. Elena Ortega Morente. Professor of Microbiology at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Esther Fuentes Marhuenda. A tenured faculty member in the area of Nutrition and Food Science of the University Miguel Hernández.
Dr. Hikmate Abriouel Hayani. Doctorate in Sciences. Contracted Research Staff (Ramón y Cajal program) at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Isabel Prieto Gómez. Professor of Physiology at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Magdalena Martínez Cañamero. Professor of Microbiology at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Margarida Castell Escuer. Professor of Physiology, University of Barcelona.
Dr. Margarita Sanchez Campos. Professor of Physiology. Deputy Director of the School of Nutrition at the University of Granada.
Dr. Mercedes Barrionuevo Diaz. Professor of Physiology. Professor of the School of Nutrition at the University of Granada.
Dr. Miriam Muñoz de Chávez (EPD). Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Education Department of the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition (NIMSandN) Salvador Zubiran.
Dr. Pilar Sanchez Collado. Doctorate in Pharmacy. Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of León.
Dr. Rosario Lucas López. Professor of Microbiology at the University of Jaen.
Dr. Rosaura Leis Trabazo. Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Dr. Rosella Mazzuka de Marta. Teaching of the Universidad Santa María (Venezuela). Member of the CMAA, SITEC of Italy, SOVENIA and DAW of Venezuela, LINCA of Mexico and AVA of Barcelona.
Esther de la Paz. Secretary of the Commission of Consultant Herbalists of ICOMEM.
Dr. Jesus Antonio Meléndez Martinez. Researcher and Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, toxicology and Forensic Medicine at the University of Seville.
Dr. Belén Gordillo Arrobas. Researcher and Professor of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine at the University of Seville.
Dr. María Jesús Cejudo Bastante. Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine at the University of Seville.
Dr. Luisa Escudero Gilete. Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine at the University of Seville.
Dr. (c) Jose Alberto Frade-Martins Parraça. Doctoral Candidate associated with the Department of Physiology at the University of Extremadura.
Dr. (c) Marilyn Montejo Berrios. Doctoral Candidate in Education. Professor at the South Scientific University. Collaborator of the Technical of the Dietary Course in the South Scientific University.
Dr. Irma Dominguez Azpiroz. Doctor in Education by the Iberoamerican International University. Professor of the European University of the Atlantic.
Dr. Sandra Sumalla Cano. Doctor in Projects. International Master in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics from the University Rovira i Virgili. Master's Degree in Physical Activity: Training and Sports Management by UNINI. A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Barcelona. Certified in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Barcelona-CESNID.
Dr. (c) Anna Marin Bachs. Doctoral Candidate in Education. International Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of León. Certified in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Barcelona-CESNID.
Dr. Iñaki Elío Pascual. Doctor in Projects. Master's degree in Nutrition and Metabolism. University of Barcelona. Dietitian-Nutritionist from the Dietetics and Nutrition Clinic Unit of the Bellvitge University Hospital.
Dr. (c) Sandra Jarrin Motte. Doctoral Candidate in education by UNINI. Master in Biologico-Naturistas studies by the University of León. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the South Scientific University.
Dr. (c) Lili Zavala Ciudad. Doctoral Candidate. Master in Technology and Food Control. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the South Scientific University.
Dr. (c) Joan Trabal. Master's degree in Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Barcelona. Dietitian-Nutritionist from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona.
Dr. (c) Ricardo Jorge Guedes de Almeida. Doctoral student in education. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

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