Units covered include: Explore principles of healthy eating Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet The principles of weight management Understanding eating disorders Principles of food safety for the home environment

Course fees are dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible for funding. Our distance learning courses may be free to those who meet certain eligibility criteria, including: UK resident (those who live in devolved combined authorities outside Liverpool and Greater Manchester may not be eligible for course funding.) Aged 19 or over(those aged 19-23 must have already achieved at least a full level 2 qualification or equivalent e.g. a full level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or 4-9. Those who have not yet achieved a qualification at this level are not eligible to undertake one of these distance learning courses.) *The College will carry out a simple funding assessment to check eligibility. Please note, any learner who has received funding for the course and does not successfully complete will be liable to pay for the course fees.

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Health and Social Care, Online Learning

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

The number of people in the UK classed as obese has more than trebled in the last 25 years. Insufficient nutrition can lead to a variety of health-threatening conditions therefore, understanding the benefits of a balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease is fundamental.

During this course learners will gain an understanding of healthy eating and the importance of food in maintaining health throughout different stages of life. The course will also cover important topics such as planning a healthy diet for weight management, eating disorders and food safety.

This course is suitable for anyone who would like to improve their knowledge of nutrition and health.

As the course is completed online, the use of a computer or laptop is recommended, however all student have access to our campus libraries including our quiet study spaces and computer suites!

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Start Date and Duration

This course has flexible start dates throughout the year.

The flexibility of the course allows you to learn at your own pace and is estimated to take up to 126 study hours to complete.

Course Content

Units covered include:

Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment

Assessment Methods

This is an online distance learning course which is assessed through a series of online assessments.

Full tutor support will be provided by the College throughout the course and you will be able to contact your tutor via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.

You will complete the course on an interactive, online learning platform and upon successful completion you will be awarded with a nationally recognised qualification and a certificate of achievement by CACHE NCFE.

Entry Requirements

No previous qualifications are necessary, although some basic computer skills are required.

This course is suitable for anyone who is already working or looking to secure a role in this industry or those wishing to progress onto further education.

Course Cost

Course fees are dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible for funding. Our distance learning courses may be free to those who meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

UK resident (those who live in devolved combined authorities outside Liverpool and Greater Manchester may not be eligible for course funding.)
Aged 19 or over(those aged 19-23 must have already achieved at least a full level 2 qualification or equivalent e.g. a full level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or 4-9. Those who have not yet achieved a qualification at this level are not eligible to undertake one of these distance learning courses.)

*The College will carry out a simple funding assessment to check eligibility. Please note, any learner who has received funding for the course and does not successfully complete will be liable to pay for the course fees.

Future Progression Opportunities

This course provides fantastic progression on to further distance learning courses depending on your career aims, such as the level 2 Mental Health Awareness or level 2 Understanding Care and Management of Diabetes. Take a look at our full range of online learning courses here.

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