This course consists of the following six units, all of which need to be completed to achieve the full qualification.

• Unit 1: Explore the principles of healthy eating

Explore what a healthy diet is and how the diet affects health. Examine various lifestyle diseases, the role different nutrients play in assisting how your body functions and learn how to plan a healthy meal and prepare food safely.

• Unit 2: Consider the nutritional needs of a variety of individuals

Explore how nutritional needs alter with age from children up to older people, looking specifically at dietary requirements for these demographics. Additionally, learn the factors that create barriers to a healthy lifestyle.

• Unit 3: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet

Develop an awareness of food labels and how this can be used to plan healthier meals and encourage a healthier diet. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of food additives and evaluate your diet.

• Unit 4: The principles of weight management

Explore the risks associated with ineffective weight management and how to implement effective methods of weight management. Look at how societal demands for a particular body image can negatively influence weight management and how to plan a short-term weight management programme that works for you.

• Unit 5: Understanding eating disorders

Study different eating disorders and their effect on health and well-being. Explore the complex connection between food and feelings and how to access information and support in relation to eating disorders.

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

Learn how to implement food safety in a safe environment, avoid contamination and identify hazards. As well as develop an understanding of the importance of personal hygiene when handling food.

• Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. 
• We recommended allowing a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
• You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe of 6 months. 
• This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
• You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer knowledge-based assessments that confirm your understanding of the topics.
• We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
• This is a level 2 qualification, answers should be formed in paragraphs and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences demonstrating knowledge.
• Learners are allocated a Marker, who will provide feedback and guidance on all assessment submissions.

• Nationally Recognised Accredited PDF Certificate
• Digital certificate - Included
• Nationally Recognised Accredited Hard Copy Certificate
• A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £35.00

This qualification can support progression to employment and progression within employment for the following job roles and workers:

• Care Assistant/Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Key Workers in Domiciliary Care Services
• Home Care Support Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Health Promotion/Education Worker
• Sport and Exercise Nutritionist
• Exercise/Fitness Instructor
• Hospitality Services Assistant
• School Cook
• Cook/Chef

This qualification supports progression to further learning in the following areas:

• Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma
• Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Principles Certificate
• Level 2 Exercise, Health and Fitness Instructing Diploma
• Level 2 Health and Fitness Diploma
• Level 2/3 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Certificate
• Level 2/3 Working in the Health Sector Certificate
• Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Catering and Professional Chefs
• Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care
• Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Clinical Healthcare Support)