This is a self-study (Flexible Online Course), which means you will study from home at a time that suits you. The course will take 8-12 weeks to complete.
This Skills Network level 2 certificate in understanding nutrition and health is great for both individuals interested in nutrition and health and employers looking for health training courses for their staff.
The effects of a diet are felt through the body, from the way we look to our mental health so knowing how to maintain a healthy diet is important.
Course content:
Unit 1: Explore the principles of healthy eating
Explore what a healthy diet is and how the diet affects health. Examine various lifestyle diseases, the role different nutrients play in assisting how your body functions and learn how to plan a health meal and prepare food safely.
Unit 2: Consider the nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Explore how nutritional needs alter with age from children up to older people, looking specifically at dietary requirements for these demographics. Additionally, learn the factors that create barriers to a healthy lifestyle.
Unit 3: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
Develop an awareness of food labels and how this can be used to plan healthier meals and encourage a healthier diet. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of food additives and evaluate your own diet.
Unit 4: The principles of weight management
Explore the risks associated with ineffective weight management and how to implement effective methods of weight management. Look at how societal demands for a particular body image can negatively influence weight management and how to plan a short-term weight management programme that works for you.
Unit 5: Understanding eating disorders
Study different eating disorders and their effect on health and well-being. Explore the complex connection between food and feelings and how to access information ad support in relation to eating disorders.
Unit 6: Principles of food safety for the home environment
Learn how to implement food safety in a safe environment, avoid contamination and identify hazards. Develop an understanding of the importance of personal hygiene when handling food.
Duration:
Your duration and start/end date will be agreed with Skills Network when you register.
This register is a note of interest. Your details will be shared with Skills Network in accordance to our GDPR and you will have a designated person to support you on their registration process.
Our funding supports training to be delivered to Residents of Scotland only.
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