Module 1: Foundations of Clinical Nutrition

• Role of clinical nutrition in patient care

• Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) framework

• Nutritional screening vs. assessment

• Nutritional status and malnutrition

• Evidence-based nutrition practice

• Understanding clinical lab parameters

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Module 2: Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways

• Macronutrient metabolism in health and disease

• Vitamins and minerals: roles, absorption, deficiency, and excess

• Functional roles of nutrients at the cellular level

• Enzymes, coenzymes, and nutrient cofactors

• Methylation, detoxification, and energy production cycles

• Oxidative stress and antioxidant defenses

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Module 3: Gastrointestinal Disorders and Nutrition

• GI tract anatomy and function overview

• Therapeutic diets for:

  • IBS and IBD (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)

  • GERD and reflux

  • SIBO and dysbiosis

  • Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity

• Elimination diets and food intolerance testing

• Gut-healing protocols and microbiome restoration

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Module 4: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

• Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Type 2, gestational

  • Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia

  • Glycemic control and carb planning

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Thyroid dysfunction: hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, Hashimoto’s

• Adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction

• Metabolic syndrome and weight management

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Module 5: Cardiovascular and Renal Nutrition

• Medical nutrition therapy for:

  • Hypertension

  • Hyperlipidemia and dyslipidemia

  • Coronary artery disease

  • Stroke risk reduction

• Renal nutrition:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1–5

  • Electrolyte management (potassium, phosphorus, sodium)

  • Protein and fluid restriction strategies

• DASH, TLC, and renal-specific diets

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Module 6: Oncology Nutrition and Immune Support

• Role of nutrition in cancer prevention and care

• Nutritional support during chemotherapy and radiation

• Appetite loss, cachexia, and nutrition intervention

• Immunonutrition: key nutrients (e.g., zinc, glutamine, vitamin D)

• Phytochemicals and anti-cancer compounds

• Post-treatment dietary protocols

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Module 7: Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition

• Nutritional requirements across the lifespan

• Infant and child nutrition: allergy prevention, growth monitoring

• Pediatric obesity and developmental disorders

• Geriatric nutrition: sarcopenia, dementia, osteoporosis

• Dysphagia and modified texture diets

• Nutritional needs in institutional settings

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Module 8: Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions

• Pathophysiology of autoimmunity

• Therapeutic diets: AIP, Mediterranean, gluten-free, anti-inflammatory

• Inflammatory biomarkers (CRP, ESR) and dietary influences

• Gut-immune axis and food sensitivities

• Nutraceuticals and functional foods for immune modulation

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Module 9: Neurological and Mental Health Nutrition

• Brain-gut axis and mental health

• Nutrition for depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline

• Mitochondrial nutrition and neuroprotection

• ADHD and autism spectrum: elimination diets, nutrient therapy

• Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s: emerging nutritional strategies

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Module 10: Integrative and Functional Nutrition Approaches

• Functional medicine matrix and nutrition therapy

• Detoxification and liver support

• Nutrigenomics and epigenetics

• Hormone balancing through food and lifestyle

• Personalized nutrition planning based on lab tests

• Interpreting functional test reports (e.g., GI MAP, micronutrient panels)

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Module 11: Supplementation and Advanced Nutritional Support

• Criteria for supplement use in clinical settings

• Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal therapies

• Drug-nutrient interactions

• Parenteral and enteral nutrition overview

• Designing supplement protocols for specific diseases

• Dosing, safety, and contraindications

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Module 12: Clinical Practice, Ethics, and Case Studies

• Conducting full client assessments

• Designing and modifying therapeutic nutrition plans

• Interdisciplinary collaboration and patient communication

• Informed consent and ethical practice

• Reviewing and discussing real-world case studies:

  • CKD with diabetes

  • Cancer patient post-chemo with weight loss

  • Child with autism and GI dysfunction

• Practicum and supervision (if included)