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
You need to have lived in the EU for three years and be aged 19+. You will need to be confident with written English in order to meet the required standards.
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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
This course is fully funded, meaning there is no cost to you.On completion you will gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification.
You can learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.
The course is totally flexible so you can start whenever you wish.
The course will be completed online and takes approx. 8 weeks to complete.
You are welcome to take more than one course but you can only take one course at a time.
