Fitness: Principles of Healthy Eating

Principles of Healthy Eating

Most people acknowledge the importance of healthy eating. But what exactly does it mean to eat healthily? Every human body has its own nutritional requirements, which must be fulfilled for it to function with maximum efficiency. Nevertheless, there are certain key principles which remain the same for every human being without exception. Once you understand these basic principles of healthy eating, it becomes much easier to make positive dietary choices. Or if working in the field of diet and nutrition, help those you work with make the best possible decisions for themselves.

Explore the most important principles of healthy eating with this insightful and informative tutorial. Study recommended daily intakes for a healthy balanced diet, along with the importance of consistent fluid intake. Learn about the effects caffeinated drinks have on the body, the various sources of protein in our daily diets and the benefits or drawbacks of common cooking methods. Begin building a better understanding of the relationship between dietary choices and human health.

Objectives

• Describe recommended daily intakes for a healthy balanced diet.
• Explore different types of cooking methods.

Programme Content

Topics

• Recommended Dietary Intakes for a Healthy Balanced Diet
• Meat, Fish, Eggs, and Alternative Sources of Protein
• Caffeinated Drinks
• Water/ Fluid
• Different Cooking Methods

Course Benefits

• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
• Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials.

Course Material

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

• Online course materials
• Question papers
• Additional Supporting Material
• Useful Links

Course assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.

Tutor Support

When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.

• Confident , self motivated and passionate candidates
• Nurses, cares and health workers seeking for CPD
• Nutrition advisors looking to expand knowledge and skills
• Candidates looking to enhance their CVs
• Anyone interested in developing knowledge about nutrition

No prior knowledge is required to take this course.

*Note: This CPD Unit is offered on special discounted price on REED only and does not include awarding body accreditation charges. At the end of the unit, learner can claim CPD Accredited certificate by paying £35 accreditation fee and postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK).

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