L2 - Certificate in Understanding Nutrition And Health
The number of obese people in the UK has more than trebled in the last 25 years, reaching what many doctors believe to be epidemic proportions. Insufficient nutrition can lead to a variety of health-threatening conditions; understanding the benefits of a balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease is fundamental.
Benefits Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification Evidence your competency to employers Further your personal and professional development Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college Increase your understanding of food safety for the home environment
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
This distance learning programme will enable you to further your personal and professional development and gain new knowledge and understanding.This course will cover the following:
- Unit 1 - Explore Principles of Healthy Eating
- Unit 2 - Consider Nutritional Needs of a Variety of Individuals
- Unit 3 - Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet
- Unit 4 - The Principles of Weight Management
- Unit 5 - Understanding Eating Disorders
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Course Structure