E-learning · Dietetics and prevention
Heredity, Dietetics and Prevention
Understand the impact of heredity on nutritional needs and integrate this dimension into a personalised approach to prevention and nutritional support.
Why take this course?
Every patient, a unique profile.
Move towards personalised nutrition, grounded in biology and heredity, to create tailored prevention programmes.
- Understand why some patients do not respond to standard recommendations.
- Identify what is happening at a biological level (genetics, metabolism and individual predispositions).
- Tailor your strategies to the individual.
- Identify at-risk profiles.
100 %
Online
5–6 hrs
Of learning
149 €
Eligible for FIFPL funding
Course programme
Course content Heredity, Dietetics and Prevention
You will learn to understand not only what your patient eats, but how their body responds to what they eat.
Is this course right for you?
Who it is for
Dietitians and nutritionists, nutritionists, nutrition coaches, sports coaches…
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of dietetics is required. The fundamentals of genetics are covered at the start of the course, so no prior knowledge of genetics is needed.
01 · From general prevention to targeted prevention
Two patients with similar diets and lifestyles can follow very different paths. This variability is central to modern clinical practice. It arises from the interaction of multiple factors, including genetics, the microbiota and hormones, as well as life history and environmental constraints.
You will learn to understand not only what your patient eats, but how their body responds to what they eat.
Each individual has a unique genetic make-up, consisting of variations that influence metabolism, appetite regulation, glucose handling and energy storage. These variations do not determine a disease, but modify susceptibility.
You will discover how these biological differences manifest in practice and how to incorporate individual predispositions into your clinical reasoning.
02 · Genetics, epigenetics and diet
Genetics is not a fixed framework. Gene expression is modulated by diet, stress, sleep and physical activity.
This plasticity helps explain how some predispositions can be mitigated through appropriate strategies.
The gut microbiota, hormonal systems and metabolic pathways contribute to regulating digestion, inflammation, satiety and eating behaviour.
You will learn to adapt your recommendations to your patients’ actual biological profiles.
03 · The genetics of nutrition-related conditions
Type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia, cardiovascular disease and eating disorders are explored through their biological mechanisms.
You will learn to connect these mechanisms with practical nutritional strategies.
04 · Clinical cases
You will develop a structured, individualised approach to identifying at-risk profiles, prioritising interventions and improving the effectiveness of your care.
How it works
A course that fits your schedule
Accessibility
The platform is available 24/7 from an internet-connected computer, tablet or smartphone. Spread your 5 to 6 hours of learning over 12 weeks. Educational support is included.
For any questions relating to a disability or an adjustment you may need, contact contact@adn-academy.com.
Fees and funding
€149 including tax · Eligible for FIFPL funding. Contact the team to find out which arrangements apply to your circumstances and prepare your funding application.
Assessment
A course completion certificate is issued after the final assessment.
Before you begin
Answers to your questions
Who is this course for?
La formation est conçue pour les diététiciens-nutritionnistes, mais également les coachs en nutrition, coachs sportifs, les naturopathes, etc., souhaitant intégrer la dimension génétique et épigénétique à leur pratique.
What does heredity mean in dietetics?
In dietetics, heredity refers to the influence of inherited biological characteristics on metabolism, appetite regulation and responses to food. It helps explain why individuals respond differently to the same diet.
Is the course very scientific or difficult to understand?
The course is grounded in robust science, but remains accessible. The aim is not to conduct research, but to understand the essential mechanisms so that you can enrich your clinical reasoning and improve your practice.
Why consider heredity in nutritional care?
Heredity can influence mechanisms involved in metabolism, nutritional needs and susceptibility to certain conditions. Taking family history into account enhances patient assessment and enables earlier identification of some risk factors. It therefore helps personalise nutritional support as part of prevention and health education.
Can I use this knowledge in my day-to-day practice?
Yes, the aim is precisely to help you integrate these concepts into your everyday practice. You will learn to assess a patient’s individual predispositions, identify at-risk profiles and adapt your recommendations.
Your next step
Get the programme or enrol
Receive the detailed programme or enrol on the course Heredity, Dietetics and Prevention.
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