Level 5: Nutrient Metabolism

Successful completion of this course results in eligibility for an AfN Certificate in Advanced Nutrition Essentials for Fitness & Leisure to be issued.
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This course continues from level 4 and includes the following units:

  • Introduction to nutrient metabolism
  • Carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
  • Micronutrients and metabolism
  • Approaches to managing blood lipids
  • Appetite regulation
  • Approaches to fat loss

Upon completion of this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how nutrients are metabolised, including the effects of hormones on body composition and long-term health. You’ll also learn the science behind different approaches to fat loss and discover which methods really work.

Course aimed at

This course is suitable for roles such as Personal Trainers, Yoga Instructors, L3 Coaches, Club Mangers and Advanced Exercise to Music Instructors

Course details

Course code: CC1011

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Training Provider:



Future Fit Training

Certified Course note

Please Note: Completion of this AfN Certified Course does not make an individual a AfN/UKVRN certified nutritionist/ nutrition assistant/ nutrition advisor/weight specialist/ diet advisor or other such title nor eligible for UKVRN registration as either a Registered Associate Nutritionist or Registered Nutritionist.

Please click here for details of AfN Accredited Degree Programmes from which graduates are eligible for direct entry to the UKVRN as a Registered Associate Nutritionist.