Nutrition Consultant Level 3

If you want to develop your knowledge of nutrition so that you can embark on a career as a Nutrition Consultant or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.

With the many dietary options that are increasingly available sometimes it is difficult to know what a healthy diet really is.

Support

You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months.  All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course.

You will be provided with the telephone number for your dedicated Student Support Team who will be available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate.  The good news is, there is no final exam.

Nutrition, nourishment, or aliment, is the supply of materials - food - required by organisms and cells to stay alive. In science and human medicine, nutrition is the science or practice of consuming and utilizing foods. A nutritionist advises a person on the nutritional value of foods which allows them to make better choices of food.

The Distance Learning Nutrition Consultant course will help you learn what consitutes a balanced diet according to established nutritional science and equips you with the skills and knowledge to advise others. You will understand the dietary needs for different people and will become confident in giving advice.

Modules

Module 1: Principles of a balanced diet

• Nutrition: what is it?
• Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats
• Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals
• How much do we need of each nutrient?
• The concept of energy balance
• A 'healthy' diet and government guidelines

Module 2: Special dietary needs

• The Eatwell plate 
• Babies and toddlers
• School children (ages 4-10)
• Adolescents (ages 11-18)
• Adults
• Pre-conception
• Pregnancy
• Older adults
• The national diet and nutrition survey

Module 3: How certain diets can affect health

• Types of food intolerance
• Types of food allergy
• Low income and dietary adequacy
• Dietary differences in a multicultural society
• Deficiencies and dietary conditions
• Vegetarian and vegan diets

Module 4: Contemporary food issues and their impact on diet

• What is a food additive?
• UK regulation of additives and E-numbers
• Preservatives
• Antioxidants
• Food colourings
• Flavour enhancers
• Emulsifiers and stabilisers
• Convenience and fast food
• The place of fast food in a balanced diet

Module 5: Food hygiene and safety

• Safe food storage
• Hygienic preparation
• Safe cooking methods
• General hygiene
• Food safety for vulnerable groups
• Protection against listeria, salmonella and toxoplasmosis
• Understanding and interpreting food labelling

Module 6: Supporting people to change their diet and food choices

• Influences on eating: social, economic and psychological
• Food habits, attitudes and behaviours
• Supporting specific dietary goals
• Improving the overall balance of a meal

Awarding Organisation

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (where level 2 and 3 courses are similar in difficulty to GCSEs and A Levels, respectively, and where level 4 courses are slightly more challenging than an A-level).

The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. The course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual's QCF level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved. This course has been accredited under NCFE IIQ Licence by Open Study College which has been approved as an NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) centre to give formal recognition to courses.

NCFE is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These are Ofqual (the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator in England); the Welsh Government and CCEA (the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment) in Northern Ireland.

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

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