Nutrition Consultant Course NCFE CACHE Certificate

Vocational qualification

Online

£ 28/month + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    120h

  • Duration

    6 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Parents, carers, catering staff and students may find this qualification of particular interest also. You have the freedom to start the distance learning nutrition course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace, with full tutor support.

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 Foresight study suggests that if current trends continue, by 2050 about 60% of men, 50% of women and 25% of children in the UK will be obese. The rising obesity levels could cost the country £45 billion a year by 2050 through increased care requirements and missed working hours.

We have all heard the old saying “you are what you eat.” This qualification is ideal for learners who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

On this course you will:

Increase understanding of the principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining health.

Increase confidence in planning and achieving a healthy diet and gain an understanding of how an individual’s dietary requirements change throughout their life.

Provide an understanding of food labelling and the ability to use information from food labels.

Provide information on eating disorders and increase understanding of the role of a healthy diet for weight management.

Did you know:

The Department of Health policy on reducing obesity and improving diet notes that over 60% of adults and 30% of children are overweight or obese. Health problems associated with this cost the NHS over £5 billion per year.

Nutrition is one of the most important factors influencing our health. What you eat influences the way you feel, the way you look, the ability to utilise the energy you do have and your ability to fight off infection and disease.

You don't need any prior skills in the subject area to start.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE certificate in Nutrition

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Subjects

  • Healthy Eating
  • Nutrition
  • Management
  • Hospitality
  • Catering
  • Food Preparation
  • Diet food
  • Obesity
  • Healthy Food
  • Hospitality catering
  • Health
  • Eating Disorders
  • Healthy Diet
  • Food Additives
  • Nutrients
  • Weight Management
  • Food Labelling
  • Maintaining health
  • Healthy food preparation

Course programme

Unit 1: Explore Principles of Healthy Eating
  • How diet is linked to health
  • Components of a healthy diet
  • Nutrients in food and their role in maintaining health
  • Healthy food preparation

Unit 2: Consider Nutritional Needs of a Variety of Individuals
  • Nutritional needs of children and young people
  • Nutritional needs of older people
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Barriers to healthy eating

Unit 3: Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet
  • Food labelling
  • Food additives
  • Apply principles of healthy eating

Unit 4: The Principles of Weight Management
  • Know the risks associated with ineffective weight management
  • Understand how body image may influence weight management
  • Know about effective methods of weight management
  • Be able to plan a short-term weight management programme for an individual

Unit 5: Understanding Eating Disorders
  • Know about eating disorders
  • Understand the connection between food and feelings
  • Know how to access information and support relating to eating disorders

Assessment

Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.

Nutrition Consultant Course NCFE CACHE Certificate

£ 28/month + VAT