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Humber’s Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion diploma program prepares you for a career promoting health and wellness to individuals and groups of all ages and encouraging people to live a healthier lifestyle. Unique in nature, it is the only diploma program of its kind in Canada. In this program you will:
This innovative program will provide you with the education and experience to work in the rapidly growing health and wellness industry. The curriculum is founded on evidence-based nutrition information and is taught by registered dietitians and other regulated health-care professionals.
Both the Food and Nutrition Management program and the Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion program share a common first year of study. Qualified graduates can earn the Food and Nutrition Management diploma with two additional semesters of study. Earn two diplomas in three years! This may help streamline career aspirations.
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Conduct assessments of nutritional status, well-being, and lifestyle for clients low to moderate risk and effectively communicate assessment results.
Apply knowledge of fundamental and clinical nutrition to prescribe appropriate diets, active living, and lifestyle programs to enhance nutritional status, health, and well-being of clients of low to moderate risk.
Utilize appropriate interviewing and behavior change coaching and counseling skills to promote or enhance nutritional status, health, active living, and well-being of clients.
Collaborate with individuals in the selection and adoption of strategies to improve their nutritional status, health, and well-being.
Develop, revise and evaluate food items, recipes, and menus to maximize the nutritional content of healthy eating plans.
Apply knowledge of the global food supply, sustainability and food technology in the development and revision of recipes, menus and healthy eating plans for individual and groups of clients.
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and events which respond to identified needs and interests of clients and maximize the benefits of diet, health, and well-being.
Contribute to community health promotion strategies to improve the health of individuals, groups, organizations and institutions.
Assist in the development of business plans for health and wellness programs, activities, and facilities.
Develop and implement risk management strategies to ensure standards and regulations for food safety and sanitation are met.
Implement ethical practices and ongoing personal and professional growth and development plans.
Interact effectively and professionally with clients, staff, and volunteers in health and wellness programs, activities, and facilities.
All students will complete a 14-week placement involving our on-campus Humber Centre for Healthy Living. Components include:
Experience a number of interesting and unique courses within the program such as:
The beginning is the most important part of the work (Plato). In this course, students examine the fundamentals of nutrition by investigating the six classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Students examine current Canadian guidelines and recommendations and also learn to recognize and decipher credible sources of nutrition information.
Healthy weight loss isn't just about a diet or program. It's about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits (CDC, 2015) This course introduces the concepts of energy balance, healthy body weights and healthy strategies for weight management. Behaviour Modification approaches are examined to enhance the students abilities to facilitate behaviour change. Students practice various behaviour modification techniques and discuss their importance in promoting healthy living. Popular weight loss diets are evaluated and critiqued.
Over 20% of the Canadian population aged 20 years old and over is living with at least 1 major chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (Canadian Community Health Survey, 2014). Food and nutrition play an important role in health promotion and disease prevention. In this course, students explore the role of nutrition, diet and menu modification in the prevention and treatment of disease. Students practice adapting food and lifestyle goals for specific disease states. The role of modifying/fortifying food and the use of nutritional supplements are also considered, to help clients meet disease specific nutritional requirements.
The practical components of this program are delivered in state-of-the-art culinary labs, ensuring you gain all the required technical and employability skills for your future career.
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All students will receive hands-on experience in our on-campus Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness. Drawing on the expertise of Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness faculty and students, the CIHW offers a range of programs, services, and events for MAKING HEALTHY HAPPEN within the Humber community.
Do you love food? Do you care about helping people? Have a keen interest in combining the promotion of good nutrition and healthy lifestyles? Whether you are starting your career path or are currently working in the field of nutrition, fitness or culinary arts this program may be for you.
Culinary uniforms are a requirement of the program and have been included in the ancillary fees. Details will be provided after receipt of your tuition deposit.
Qualified students in this program may be apply to participate in experiential learning trips to the Mediterranean/Italy where they have a hands-on experience in food culture, diet and lifestyle of the Mediterranean.
Qualified students in this program may also apply to a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community. Past service learning trips were to Nunavut and Nicaragua. In addition, eligible students have the opportunity to apply for a study abroad experiential trip to Peru.
Each year we offer a variety of experiential learning trip opportunities for students to study abroad. Our annual short duration experiential trips in May are approximately two weeks in length. These faculty-lead study abroad trips are confirmed in the fall semester.
These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.
The Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability industry (LOHAS) offers many opportunities to help individuals live more healthy and sustainable lives. You can expect to be a part of this rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar industry and find employment planning and promoting a healthy lifestyle in workplaces such as:
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Qualified students have the opportunity to earn TrainCan - Advanced Food Safety Training and Certification (ADVANCED.fst®) certification as part of the program
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Watch the video to hear how the program changed his life. A Humber faculty member offers a look at the Healthy Changes program in the Humber Centre for Healthy Living.
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416.675.6622 ext. 5725
tracie.sindrey@humber.ca
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Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
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An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Once admitted into the program, you will be expected to follow professional industry standards for decorum, uniform, hygiene and personal presentation. Practical lab classes have strict uniform and attendance standards and policies which are mandatory for successful completion of these key courses.
It is mandatory to wear a Humber issued uniform in practical lab classes in this program. Admittance to these classes is not permitted if you are not in uniform. The cost for the uniform has been added to your first semester tuition fees. In order for the uniform to be available for the first day of class, students must submit their size requirements via an online order form. Uniform order form is located on the program description page.
The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements. View Requirements
Semester 1
Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
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Processor | Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
OS | Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Memory | 8GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM |
Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Monitor | Laptop | Laptop |
Other | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite |
Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.
Tracie Sindrey, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5725
tracie.sindrey@humber.ca
The 2023/2024 fee for two semesters is:
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesSemester 1 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $397.05 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,289.39 |
Semester 2 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $75.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $1,967.34 |
Semester 3 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $75.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $1,967.34 |
Semester 4 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $1,892.34 |
Semester 1 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $7,463.52 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $397.05 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,401.50 |
Semester 2 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $7,785.57 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $75.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,401.50 |
Semester 3 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $7,785.57 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $75.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,401.50 |
Semester 4 | 2023-24 Fees |
Tuition | $7,860.57 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,401.50 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
$450 – textbooks (for one semester); $100 – safety shoes; $175 – tool set; nominal fees to cover the costs of industry field trips (varying by semester).
Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
Humber Pathways include:
Humber Pathways include:
Additional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
You can find a complete list of programs with downloads including program and course details at Current Student Resources
Students in programs marked as online/in-person will have a combination of those two types of delivery. Additional information will be made available to students from their program in the first week of June. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.