Welcome to IDS 032: Food Intolerance

An online course brought to you by IEDNC inc.

Food Intolerance, offered by IEDNC Inc., is an online-based course designed to enhance expertise in the vast realm of food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities and more. Through a series of modules and interlinking units, learn about the prevalence, different types of allergies, intolerances and sensitivities the body can have, along with numerous treatment and prevention strategies for such. This course covers topics like lactose intolerance, exercise-induced anaphylaxis and allergy testing amongst many other concepts using a comprehensive approach.

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Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Food Intolerance Overview
  • 2

    Module 1: What Causes Adverse Reactions to Food?

    • Unit 1.1: Prevalence, Food Allergies and Intolerances
  • 3

    Module 2: Defining Food Allergies

    • Unit 2.1: Symptoms and the Role of Genetics

    • Unit 2.2: GI Function and The Microbiome

    • Unit 2.3a: The Immune System Arsenal - Explained

    • Unit 2.3b: The Immune System Arsenal - Immunoglobulins

    • Unit 2.4a: Pathophysiology

    • Unit 2.4b: IgE-Mediated Reactions - Part 1

    • Unit 2.4c: IgE Mediated Reactions - Part 2

    • Unit 2.4d: Mixed IgE-Mediated and Non-IgE Mediated Reactions
  • 4

    Module 3: Defining Food Intolerance

    • Unit 3.1: What is Food Intolerance?

    • Unit 3.2a: Carbohydrate and Lactose Intolerance

    • Unit 3.2b: FODMAPs

    • Unit 3.2c: Pharmacologic Reactions - Part 1

    • Unit 3.2d: Pharmacologic Reactions - Part 2

    • Unit 3.2e: Food Additives and Other Causes of Food Intolerance

    • Unit 3.2f: Summary of Food Intolerances
  • 5

    Module 4: Assessment and Treatment Strategies

    • Unit 4.1: Types of Allergy Test

    • Unit 4.2a: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 1

    • Unit 4.2b: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 2

    • Unit 4.2c: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 3

    • Unit 4.2d: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 4

    • Unit 4.2e: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 5

    • Unit 4.2f: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 6

    • Unit 4.2g: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 7

    • Unit 4.2h: Medical Nutrition Therapy - Part 8
  • 6

    Module 5: Prevention of Food Allergies

    • Unit 5.1a: Breastfeeding and Allergies

    • Unit 5.1b: Nutrients and Allergies
  • 7

    Final Assessment

    • Final Assessment

Instructor(s)

Registered Dietitian, Certified Gene Practitioner

Simone Welvering

Simone is a Registered Dietitian living in Canada since 2015, before that, she was residing in South Africa where she obtained her degree in Nutrition. She has been working at several clinics throughout the GTA where she specializes in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. In 2019, Simone obtained a designation as a Certified Gene Practitioner where she applies the results from genetic DNA tests to her nutrition care plan. Simone is of Portuguese heritage and is familiar with both Portuguese and African foods, and is fluent in both Portuguese and Afrikaans as her second and third languages after English. Simone is a passionate Dietitian who is dedicated to giving her patients the best possible care. She uses a patient-focused approach and has produced multiple success stories with her patients. In April 2019, Simone was awarded the Dietitian of the Month at Nutritionwize Consulting Services.