Disease Nutrition Diploma
Section 1: Gastrointestinal Disorders — Nutrition
Chapter 1 — Mouth & Pharynx
- Mouth Ulcers
- Gingivitis
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
- Esophageal Varices
Chapter 2 — Stomach
- Peptic/Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Stomach Worms (Helminths)
Chapter 3 — Small & Large Intestine
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Malabsorption Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Constipation
- Intestinal Obstruction
- SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Chapter 4 — Liver
- Liver Fibrosis
- Viral Hepatitis (A, B, C)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Liver Transplant — Post-transplant Nutrition
- Liver Failure
Chapter 5 — Pancreas
- Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
- Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)
- Insulin Resistance
- Pancreatic Hypertrophy/Enlargement
Chapter 6 — Gallbladder
- Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
- Cholecystitis
Section 2: Mental Health & Eating Behaviors — Nutrition
- Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders
- Autism, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
- Emotional Eating, Aggression, ADHD/Hyperactivity
Section 3: Hematology — Nutrition
- Anemia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Coagulation Disorders
- Hemophilia
- Mediterranean Anemia
- Blood Pressure Disorders (Hypertension / Hypotension)
Section 4: Immune & Autoimmune Disorders — Nutrition
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Graves’ Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Alopecia Areata
- Behcet’s Disease
- Histamine Intolerance, Crohn’s Disease, Candida Overgrowth
Section 5: Renal & Urinary Disorders — Nutrition
- Kidney Stones
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Dialysis (Hemodialysis / Peritoneal Dialysis)
- Prostatitis
- Cystitis
- Kidney Transplant
- Ureteric Stones
Section 6: Cardiovascular Disorders — Nutrition
- Hypercholesterolemia & Hypertriglyceridemia
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart Failure
- Cerebral & Renal Artery Disease
Section 7: Respiratory Disorders — Nutrition
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Sinusitis
- Emphysema
Section 8: Endocrine Disorders — Nutrition
- Thyroid: Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism
- Pituitary: Hypo- and Hyperpituitarism
- Adrenal & Parathyroid Disorders
Section 9: Neurological Disorders — Nutrition
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraine
- Neuroinfections (Meningitis, Encephalitis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Peripheral Neuropathy
Section 10: Bone & Joint Disorders — Nutrition
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteomalacia & Rickets
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Calcaneal Spur
Section 11: Muscle Disorders — Nutrition
- Myositis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscle Fibrosis
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Section 12: Reproductive System — Nutrition
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Vaginal & Testicular Infections
- Candida Infections
Section 13: Dermatology & Hair — Nutrition
- Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis
- Acne
- Hair Loss & Hair Damage
- Vitiligo
- Leprosy
Section 14: Oncology — Clinical Nutrition
- Nutrition during Chemo- and Radiotherapy
- Managing Anorexia & Malnutrition
- Supportive Supplements
- Post-recovery Nutrition
Section 15: Ophthalmology — Nutrition
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye
- Cataract & other lens disorders
Section 16: Peri-operative Nutrition
- Pre- and Post-surgical Nutrition
- Immune Support
- Specialties: Cardiac, Abdominal, Orthopedic
Section 17: Low-FODMAP Diet
- Definition & indications
- Allowed vs restricted foods
- Implementation steps & reintroduction
Section 18: Nutrition-Related Labs & Tests
- Core blood tests & hormones
- Liver & kidney function panels
- Food allergy & intolerance testing
- Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
- Vitamin & mineral assays
Section 19: Food–Drug Interactions
- Medications affected by foods
- Foods that increase/decrease drug absorption
- Supplements and potential interactions
- General preventive recommendations
