Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the macronutrients; carbohydrate, protein and fat in the diet and the non-nutrient alcohol.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the macronutrients; carbohydrate, protein and fat in the diet and the non-nutrient alcohol, outlining the optimal intakes in the maintenance of health and in the prevention or causation of disease.
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of vitamins and minerals in the diet, outlining the optimal intakes in the maintenance of health and in the prevention or causation of disease.
Identify the importance of a healthy diet in disease prevention/management and gain familiarity with current evidence based dietary guidelines and Dietary Reference Values.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of an Association for Nutrition (AfN) Registered Nutritionist and the importance of standards, ethics, conduct and performance.