Level 2 CACHE Certificate In Understanding Nutrition & Health

What does the qualification cover? This qualification will increase understanding of the principles of healthy eating and the role of maintaining health. It will increase confidence in planning and achieving a healthy diet and how an individual's dietary requirements change throughout life.

It will enhance understanding of food labelling, eating disorders and the principles of food safety in a home environment. Who is suitable? This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.

You may wish to access this training with a view to progress to further qualifications or employment within Sport and Recreation, Exercise and Fitness, Hospitality and Catering or Health and Social Care.

How is the qualification structured? To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Diet and Nutrition, you are required to successfully complete the mandatory units:

• 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
• Understand eating disorders
• Principles of food safety for the home environment