Nutrition - Royal Society for Public Health Award

• Dietary sources of macro and micro nutrients
• Physiological functions of macro and micro nutrients Hydration, dietary requirements and food choices of individuals throughout different lifetime stages
• Factors that affect nutrient requirements in relation to social, cultural, religious and ethnic groups Effects of diet on health
• Relationship between diet and disease
• Possible dietary influences for different groups Legislation as it relates to labelling and advertising of food
• Food labelling requirements
• Legal requirements in relation to health claims and nutrition claims
• Dietary sources of macro and micro nutrients
• Physiological functions of macro and micro nutrients Hydration, dietary requirements and food choices of individuals throughout life
• Components of energy consumption and expenditure
• Energy, hydration and nutrient requirements at different lifetime stages
• Factors that affect nutrient requirements in relation to social, cultural, religious and ethnic groups Effects of diet on health
• Relationship between diet and disease
• Possible dietary influences for different groups Legislation as it relates to labelling and advertising of food
• Food labelling requirements
• Legal requirements in relation to health claims and nutrition claims

You need to have a Level 2 qualification in Nutrition or a related subject, or equivalent experience.

You will need to pass an online assessment and a written test.

You will be assessed through coursework, assignments and practical activities.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Level 4 Award in Nutrition. Following this, you can progress to a higher education course in Nutrition.