Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

Course overview

Nutrition is the key to a healthy body and mind, and understanding the values of a diet and exercise plan is an important part of maintaining overall well-being.

This nationally recognised qualification explores influential factors such as the principles of healthy eating and weight management. The course also introduces nutrition in the context of eating disorders, and explains how to prepare food safely in a home environment. Whether you want to improve your knowledge around diet and health for personal reasons, or wish to develop your employment opportunities, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the key topics surrounding nutrition and health.

Who is suitable?

The qualification is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills surrounding diet and health, different forms of nutrition, planning a weight management programme and food safety awareness.

What you will learn

• 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
• Unit 6: Principles of food safety for the home environment

Learning method
Studying via Remote E-Learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.

This course is available: Fully online

This fully online course is made available on The Skills Network’s online learning platform, EQUAL. Online learning with a difference. EQUAL features:

• Exciting and engaging content
• Interactivity – featuring videos and games to enhance learning
• Access to an online portfolio where learning and feedback can be accessed at any time

Benefits

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Improve your skills to help create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
• Courses are delivered as Remote E-Learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
• The duration of this course is 16 weeks.
• A personal tutor will be assigned to you, to ensure you have the necessary support needed to be successful and complete your qualification.

If you would like more information, please call Georgia Whitfield on 0151 257 2175 or email: remote-e-learning@riversidecollege.ac.uk