Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
Improve your understanding of nutrition and health
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Summary
This course is available via government funding, so at no cost to you. To be eligible for funding,...
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Overview
Our level 2 certificate in understanding nutrition and health is great for both individuals interested in nutrition and health, as well as employers looking for health training courses for their staff. This certificate in understanding nutrition and health provides training in the principles of healthy eating and weight management, nutrition in the context of eating disorders and how to prepare food safely in a home environment.
The effects of diet are felt throughout the body, from the way we look to our mental health so knowing how to maintain a healthy diet is important.
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (RQF)
Description
This course is split into 6 units:
Unit 1: Explore the principles of healthy eating
Explore what a healthy diet is and how the diet affects health. Examine various lifestyle diseases, the role different nutrients play in assisting how your body functions and learn how to plan a healthy meal and prepare food safely.
Unit 2: Consider the nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Explore how nutritional needs alter with age from children up to older people, looking specifically at dietary requirements for these demographics. Additionally, learn the factors that create barriers to a healthy lifestyle.
Unit 3: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
Develop an awareness of food labels and how this can be used to plan healthier meals and encourage a healthier diet. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of food additives and evaluate your own diet.
Unit 4: The principles of weight management
Explore the risks associated with ineffective weight management and how to implement effective methods of weight management. Look at how societal demands for a particular body image can negatively influence weight management and how to plan a short-term weight management programme that works for you.
Unit 5: Understanding eating disorders
Study different eating disorders and their effect on health and well-being. Explore the complex connection between food and feelings and how to access information and support in relation to eating disorders.
Unit 6: Principles of food safety for the home environment
Learn how to implement food safety in a safe environment, avoid contamination and identify hazards. As well as develop an understanding of the importance of personal hygiene when handling food.
Who is this course for?
The qualification is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills surrounding diet and health, different forms of nutrition, planning a weight management programme and food safety awareness.
Requirements
To be eligible for funding, you must be:
- Aged 19 or over
- Currently live in England
- Have lived in the EU for the last three years.
Career path
This qualification aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
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