Nutrition Awareness

Learn about the impact of foods on the body, as well as how to assist in choosing food and drinks and consuming it orally.

About Nutrition Awareness Course

Candidates that go through this course will become well versed in nutrition, how food impacts the body and will be able to choose food and drink (to be consumed orally) with that in mind. They will also learn about the dangers of malnutrition and the necessary nutrients and key minerals that our bodies need to have a healthy diet.

Course Length

Our Nutrition Awareness training course is 2 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.

Certificate Validity

The Nutrition Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.

Topics Covered

During this Nutrition Awareness training course, you will learn what nutrition means, the different nutrients, fruits and vegetables, and more…

Nutrition Awareness Course Outline

• What does nutrition mean?

• Nutrients.

• Fruit and vegetables.

• Nutritional requirements of the elderly.

• The implications of malnutrition.

• Factors that lead to malnutrition.

• Screening tools.

What is the importance of nutrition?

Nutrition is essential for our general well-being; additional benefits are: it gives you energy and reduces your risk of chronic disease. Without a good nutritious diet, we aren’t able to thrive.

What are some implications of malnutrition?

Our health, as we have established, is very much dependable of a good diet. If malnourished, our bodies can become more susceptible to illnesses, it can lead to depression and self-neglect, and it also reduces fertility.

Why should you take this course?

This course is essential to understand the fallouts that malnutrition can have on the body, so nutritionists and doctors can help their patients improve their quality of life. Restaurant owners/staff members are also a great group to take this course as they can give better suggestions of what items should be offered.

What can cause malnutrition?

Simply not eating enough or the right food groups can cause several problems to people’s health. Missing key minutes and nutrients can also cause problems as this causes a deficit of certain minerals and nutrients which can cause an increase in cholesterol and other health issues.