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- To provide information to the licensed esthetician on the role of nutrition in skin health.
- To understand the role of diet in maintaining normal skin anatomy and physiology.
- To appreciate how genes and epigenetics can inform personalized nutrition strategies.
- To compare the roles of macro and micronutrients, their functions, and common food sources.
- To describe the role of phytonutrients and bioactives in the diet and common sources.
- To demonstrate the role of key biological systems that connect diet and skin health, including the microbiome.
- To differentiate between RDA/RDI and functional needs for
- To analyze benefits, challenges between common diets, including vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, Mediterranean, Keto, FODMAP, Blood Type, Intermittent Fasting
- To identify common skin conditions that are impacted by diet including acne, rosacea, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, hirsutism, vitiligo, alopecia and other hair loss, hidradenitis suppuritiva, hormonal imbalances including PCOS, Thyroid, and
- To formulate basic diet, topical and lifestyle strategies for each condition and communicate to clients.
- To evaluate claims regarding nutrition and skin health utilizing scientific studies
- To recognize when referral to qualified nutrition or medical professional is indicated.