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Understanding Nutrition and Health

6-8 Weeks

Level: All Levels

Category: Fitness and Leisure

Course description

The Understanding Nutrition and Health course is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of nutrition and its impact on overall health and well-being. This course covers essential concepts related to dietary choices, nutrient needs, and the relationship between nutrition and various aspects of health.

Participants will explore key topics such as macronutrients and micronutrients, balanced diets, and the role of nutrition in preventing and managing health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The course also includes practical guidance on meal planning, healthy eating habits, and the interpretation of nutrition labels.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to make informed dietary choices, promote healthy eating habits, and understand the broader implications of nutrition on health.

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Enrol for free in either a live, tutor-led course or a self-paced online course. Both are fully funded if you’re eligible.

Dates

Delivery

The course will be completed online via our e-assessor platform. The duration of the course is seven weeks and is designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to keep track.

This course is made up of 5 units:

  • Exploring principles of healthy eating
  • Considering nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
  • Using food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
  • The principles of weight management
  • Understanding eating disorders

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Further Information

Further 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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Eligibility Criteria:

✓ Aged 19 or over

✓ Living in England 

✓ Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment. 

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We offer a variety of fully funded qualifications, made possible through government funding. Funding availability is determined by your location, as different regions have specific funding allocations and eligibility criteria.