Nutrition And Health QCF Certificate Level 2
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Distance Learning
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160h
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Duration
12 Months
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health has been approved by Ofqual and is part of the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF). It has been developed in response to rising levels of obesity in both adults and children.
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health is part of the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) and is ideal for those who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating. You must successfully complete all five mandatory units to be awarded the NCFE level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health.
Qualification Title: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health (QCF)
Qualification Number: 600/9966/5
Total Credits: 14
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Key Topics
The NCFE Level 2 QCF Nutrition and Health course is divided into five units:
Unit 1: Explore the principles of healthy eating
Unit 2: Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Unit 3: Use food and nutritional information to plan a healthy diet
Unit 4: The principles of weight management
Unit 5: Understanding eating disorders
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Nutrition and Health and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
Qualification Title: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health (QCF)
Qualification Number: 600/9966/5
Total Credits: 14
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Subjects
- Food Preparation
- Obesity
- Healthy Food
- Nutrition
- Healthy Eating
- Diet food
- Diet Plan
- Diet and nutrition
- Dietetics and nutrition
- Balanced Diet
- Dietetics
- Food safety
- Food Hygiene
- Sport Nutrition
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Course programme
Nutrition & Health QCF Certificate Level 2
How is the course structured?The NCFE Level 2 QCF Nutrition and Health course is divided into five units:
Unit 1: Explore Principles of Healthy Eating
1.1 How diet is linked to health
1.2 Components of a healthy diet
1.3 Nutrients in food and their role in maintaining health
1.4 Healthy food preparation
Unit 2: Consider Nutritional Needs of a Variety of Individuals
2.1 Nutritional needs of children and young people
2.2 Nutritional needs of older people
2.3 Special dietary requirements
2.4 Barriers to healthy eating
Unit 3: Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet 3.1 Food labelling
3.2 Food additives
3.3 Apply principles of healthy eating
Unit 4: The Principles of Weight Management 4.1 Know the risks associated with ineffective weight management
4.2 Understand how body image may influence weight management
4.3 Know about effective methods of weight management
4.4 Be able to plan a short-term weight management programme for an individual
Unit 5: Understanding Eating Disorders 5.1 Know about eating disorders
5.2 Understand the connection between food and feelings
5.3 Know how to access information and support relating to eating disorders
Assessment
This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.
We send the full course out with the units listed above, you then read through the course in your own time and complete the assignments which you send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments. However, one sentence answers will be rejected and you will have to re-submit it for marking.
Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme
Course Fees
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Level 2 QCF Nutrition and Health home study course is £460, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £368 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £92 and then 4 equal payments of £92 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
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Nutrition And Health QCF Certificate Level 2