Nutrition for Young Children (Level 3) Course

UK Learning College
4.5
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  • An excellent course which fully expanded (in-depth) my knowledge of the subject area. My tutor was extremely helpful and always gave good quality feedback which enabled me to create better quality assignments as the course went on.
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  • Absolutely great course. I found the staff I contacted most helpful and all answered my questions immediately both by phone or email. I was really pleased at the quick feedback and results from each test and the encouragement given. Brilliant - many thanks! Viv
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Course OverviewA distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Nutrition for Young Children qualification. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Nutrition for Young Children is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 in Nutrition for Young Children course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.Objective:Learn what constitutes a balanced diet when caring for young children, starting from pregnancy and going all the way up to the age of five.Evaluate diets for balance and promote healthier food choices at this crucial stage of a child’s development, whilst having an awareness of the issues that make healthy eating difficult for young children and their parents.Learn how to provide key nutritional information to children in keeping with the modern context of fast foods, and give advice with knowledge of contemporary issues that present challenges to our nutritional health.

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4.5
  • An excellent course which fully expanded (in-depth) my knowledge of the subject area. My tutor was extremely helpful and always gave good quality feedback which enabled me to create better quality assignments as the course went on.
    ← | →
  • Absolutely great course. I found the staff I contacted most helpful and all answered my questions immediately both by phone or email. I was really pleased at the quick feedback and results from each test and the encouragement given. Brilliant - many thanks! Viv
    ← | →
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Emma

4.5
23/04/2015
What I would highlight: An excellent course which fully expanded (in-depth) my knowledge of the subject area. My tutor was extremely helpful and always gave good quality feedback which enabled me to create better quality assignments as the course went on.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Vivian

4.5
25/03/2015
What I would highlight: Absolutely great course. I found the staff I contacted most helpful and all answered my questions immediately both by phone or email. I was really pleased at the quick feedback and results from each test and the encouragement given. Brilliant - many thanks! Viv
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2016

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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  • IT
  • Nutrition
  • Balanced Diet
  • Special Dietary Needs

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Course Structure

The Level 3 in Nutrition for Young Children course is divided into four comprehensive modules.

Unit 1: The principles of a balanced diet

  • Nutrients in our food
  • Macro-nutrients
  • Micro-nutrients
  • How much of each nutrient do children need?
  • Estimated average requirement (EAR)
  • Reference nutrient intake (RNI)
  • Energy in versus energy out
  • BMI

Unit 2: The special dietary needs of pregnant women and children

  • The nutritional requirements of pregnant women
  • Weight gain in pregnancy
  • Nutrition advice
  • Supporting pregnant women
  • The nutritional requirements of lactating women
  • Breast versus formula milk
  • The nutritional requirements for babies
  • Weaning babies
  • The nutritional requirements for toddlers
  • What is a healthy balanced toddler diet?

Unit 3: How certain diets can effect health

  • Food intolerance and dietary adequacy
  • Types of food intolerance
  • Allergies
  • Coeliac disease
  • Low income and dietary adequacy
  • Popular diets in Britain influenced by religion and ethinicity
  • Potential nutrition consequences
  • Vegan and vegetarian diets

Unit 4: Contemporary food issues and their impact on diets

  • Food additives
  • Convenience food
  • Fast food
  • Cooking methods
  • Salt and sugars
  • Saturated fat

The UK Learning College is a leading Distance Learning Provider, offering a route to study for anyone who wants to gain a new skill or qualification, but finds the traditional, classroom-based mode of study unsuitable. Distance learning is an ideal way to learn around your current time and financial commitments, no matter how diverse and unpredictable your schedule is. With UK Learning College you not only study when it suits you and in your own time, but you can be sure of receiving all the advice and support you require as your studies develop. Because of our continuous system of enrolments, Students can enrol any time of year, and our flexible distance learning courses allow students to plan their studies to fit in their life style or work commitments. All of our students have access to their own personal distance learning course tutor who specialises in their field of education and is totally committed to helping you succeed in your home learning course.

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Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Nutrition for Young Children home study course is £411.25, though for a limited time we are offering...

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