food allergies
The types of food allergies within the sector, which substances trigger allergies, and how they can be replaced or eliminated (if possible).
Weight loss consultants assist clients in obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They advise on how to lose weight by finding a balance between healthy food and exercise. Weight loss consultants set goals together with their clients and keep track of progress during weekly meetings.
Competences and skills
27 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesnutritional adequacy of food intake
The daily nutrient recommendations of food intake for dietary planning and how nutrients play an important part in promoting health and optimal functioning.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdevelop weight loss schedule
Draft a weight loss schedule for you client that they have to abide by. Divide the ultimate goal into small goals in order to keep the client motivated and the target reachable.
discuss weight loss plan
Talk with your client in order to discover their nutritional and exercise habits. Discuss weight loss goals and determine a plan to reach these goals.
Sector-specific
2 competencesidentify the health benefits of nutritional changes
Recognize the effects of nutritional changes on human organism and how they impact it positively.
perform nutrition analysis
Determine and calculate the nutrients of food products from available sources including food labels.
Cross-sector
5 competencesanalyse goal progress
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and to ensure the goals can be met according to deadlines.
apply knowledge of human behaviour
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
fix meetings
Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.
offer advice on diet-related concerns
Offer advice on dietary concerns such as overweight or elevated cholesterol levels.
support individuals on nutrition changes
Encourage and support individuals in their strive to keep realistic nutritional goals and practices in their day to day diet.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competenceseating disorders
The various types, pathophysiology and psychology of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorders and how they can be treated.
nutrition
The science that investigates the various substances and nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, tannins, anthocyanins, vitamins, and minerals) and their interaction in food products.
obesity
The causes, pathophysiology and effects on health of the excess of body fat.
Cross-sector
1 competencecounselling methods
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesmanage fitness goals
Make up personal training programmes; set fitness goals for clients and work towards them; refer clients to a more suitable professional.
sell weight loss products
Sell food supplements, weight loss pills and other weight loss products.
Sector-specific
7 competencesadapt fitness exercises
Suggest relevant exercise adaptations or options to allow for individual client differences or needs and provide participants with advice on intensity and how to progress their individual performance and results.
analyse personal fitness information
Carry out fitness assessments to establish fitness and skill level and analyse information relating to individual clients.
assist in performing physical exercises
Prescribe and assist physical exercises to help increase strength and dexterity.
deliver group sessions on nutrition
Deliver information on good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to groups.
plan menus
Organise menus taking into account the nature and style of the establishment, client feedback, cost and the seasonality of ingredients.
promote ethical eating
Campaign for and promote ethical considerations in food choices and nutritional behaviours of consumers, related among others to the protection of the environment, food shortages and scarcity of resources and animal welfare.
green
promote exercise programmes
Develop and apply strategies to motivate clients to engage in an exercise programme.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadvise on preparation of diet food
Formulate and supervise nutrition schemes to meet special dietary needs, such as low-fat or low-cholesterol diets, or gluten free.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
provide health education
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.