RIPH Royal Institute for Public Health Certificate in Health and Nutrition

This certificate is a particularly useful qualification for those working in health care professions, caring professions, hotel and catering industries, retail food trades, food manufacturing, beauty industries and for anyone with a personal interest in health and nutrition. The examination is designed for anyone (including the general public) interested in the practical application of the principles of nutrition and healthy eating.

You will learn to apply the principles of good nutrition and healthy eating in a practical and responsible way; describe the factors affecting food intake and choice; explain the sources and functions of nutrients; identify human energy needs and sources of energy; describe the nutritional requirements of different groups; describe the link between diet and health and the development of disease; evaluate the changes in the food and catering industries affecting the British diet and promote healthy eating. This is an ideal certificated short course to test out your interest in nutritional therapy.