Nutrition and Health (Level 2)
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Summary
Fully funded by the Skills Funding Agency
Overview
If you want to understand more about the impact that food and diet can have on health, or gain a nutrition-related qualification to supplement your current skillset, this FREE Level 2 online course is for you.
- Learn about how diet affects a person’s health, focusing on the five major food groups.
- Gain a practical insight into effective weight management.
- Understand how you can put healthy eating advice into practice.
- Discover how nutritional needs vary according to an individual’s age.
Successful completion of this course leads to a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health. This is a Government funded nationally-accredited qualification – which means that if you are eligible you can study for free!
Benefits of studying with vision2learn
- It’s FREE for eligible learners.
- Study 100% online at your own pace, whenever and wherever you like.
- Gain a vocational qualification valued by UK employers.
- One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course.
- Free additional online and telephone customer support.
All courses are subject to availability, so apply today to secure your place.
Description
Unit 1
Learning topics:
In this unit you will cover the following:
- Diet and health
- Components of a healthy diet
- Nutrients
- Healthy food preparation.
Unit 2
Learning topics:
- Nutritional needs of children and young people
- Nutritional needs of older people
- Special dietary requirements
- Barriers to healthy eating.
Unit 3
Learning topics:
- Understanding food labelling
- Understanding food additives
- Applying principles of healthy eating.
Unit 4
Learning topics:
- Risks associated with ineffective weight management
- Body image and weight management
- Planning a short-term weight management programme.
Unit 5
Learning topics:
- Different eating disorders
- Causes of eating disorders
- How eating disorders affect the individual and others
- Managing eating disorders
Unit 6
Learning topics:
- Handling food safely
- Personal hygiene when handling food
- Storing food safely
- Effect of food storage on nutritional value
- Keeping food work area clean
- Checking food is cooked to the correct temperature
- Disposing of food waste safely.
Who is this course for?
People looking for a qualification to help them find a new job or enhance their performance in their current role, learn new skills to fulfil a personal learning goal, or experience the benefits of online learning.
Requirements
You will be eligible for FREE study with vision2learn if you:
- Are aged 19 or older.
- Currently live in England.
- Have been an EU resident for the past three years.
Career path
This qualification can aid career progression in a wide range of different sectors, including travel, tourism, sports and fitness, catering and many more.
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