NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE - LEVEL 2 COURSE

NVQ

Distance

£ 250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 2

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    80h

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Distance Learning Centre's Nutrition & Lifestyle Level 2 Course is designed for people who want to gain an understanding of how to make diet, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices in order to adopt and promote a healthier and more environmentally sustainable living. This course is an ideal introduction to nutrition & healthy lifestyle choices and the benefits that both these subjects bring.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The objectives of the course are to explain how choices in relation to the following topics can contribute to healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle choices:

Nutrition and diet
Food purchasing and preparation
Exercise and health
Lifestyle choices
Healthy environments

There are no particular entry requirements.

On successful completion on this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.

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This centre's achievements

2016
2015

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 15 years

Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • IT
  • Distance learning
  • Health
  • Online
  • Food Nutrition
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Lifestyle
  • Course

Course programme

The Course Includes the Following Units:-

Unit One - Food Nutrition and Diet

The following topics are covered: Introduction to nutrition; Macronutrients; Micronutrients; Dietary allowances, goals and guidelines; Food labelling; Digestion; Healthy eating; A balanced diet; Dietary needs of different groups; Energy Needs.

Unit Two - Purchasing, Storing and Cooking Food for Health

The following topics are covered: Purchasing food; Factors that affect food choice; Consumer issues Storing food; Preparing food; Cooking food; Changes that take place during cooking; Cooking food safely; Avoiding food wastage.

Unit Three - Exercise and Health

The following topics are covered: Physical fitness; The benefits of keeping physically active; Starting a programme of physical activity; Avoiding injury; Children and exercise; Older people and exercise; Managing weight by exercise.

Unit Four - Health and Lifestyle Choices

The following topics are covered: Smoking; Alcohol; Drugs; Stress and anxiety; Mental health; Relaxation; Sleep; Personal hygiene; Medical examinations.

Unit Five - Healthy Environments

The following topics are covered: Healthy living spaces; Hazards of an unhealthy home; Injury prevention and safety in the home; Healthy working environments; Providing a healthy environment for future generations; Global warming; Alternative fuel sources; Reducing energy consumption; Reducing transport fuel consumption; Recycling; Home composting.

Additional information

1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)

NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE - LEVEL 2 COURSE

£ 250 VAT inc.