Royal Society of Public Health, Level 3 award in Nutrition for Healthier Food and Special Diets

Factors affecting food intake and choice - Sources and function of nutrients - Diet and its effect on health - Food fortification and supplements - Dietary needs of specific groups - Special diets - Food preparation and menu planning - Food labelling - Promoting healthy food choices. Suitable for: This qualification is suitable for people working in catering and others who are in a position to promote healthy nutrition. It is relevant to employees of health-related companies, and for people working in the health, caring or teaching professions that might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets. The learning outcomes cover the importance of balanced diets, the nutrient composition of food, nutritional needs of individuals and the preparation, presentation and promotion of healthy meals and diets.