Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

Teacher

Ashley Smith

Categories

Distance Learning

Free

Overview

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 distance 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 distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.