CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

Course Content

• The relationship between nutrition, diet and health
• The nutritional requirements of different population groups
• Current policy, legislation and voluntary guidelines
• The effects of food processing on nutrient content
• Nutrition labelling

Course Structure

The course is of six hours duration.

Who Should Attend?

All those involved in the selection of menus, recipes and ingredients, especially - caterers, chefs, child care workers, school staff, hospital staff, care home workers, restaurant staff, and hostel workers.

Assessment Method

1 hour exam of 30 multiple choice questions at the end of the course. To achieve the certificate candidates must get a minimum of 20 correct answers.

Award

Successful candidates receive the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets certificate.
A course handbook will be issued to all course members.