Nutrition & Healthy Eating

A healthy balanced diet is essential to protect our overall health and well-being. This course has been designed to provide delegates with a basic understanding of nutrition and what makes up a balanced diet.

Who needs this qualification? 

• The course is ideal for anyone working in home care, health care or catering, serving food to the public or creating menus.

Why is this training important? 

• In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, our bodies require a variety of vitamins and minerals which we must obtain from the food that we eat.

Course Content

• Understanding a balanced diet

• Nutritional functions within the body

• The signs and symptoms of malnutrition

• Fluids and hydration

• Alcohol awareness

• Eating disorders

Course Duration: 

• 6 hour programme

Assessment: 

• Multiple choice quiz

Ofqual accredited: 

• No

Pre-requisite: 

• None

Course Cost: 

• £250 for up to 12 delegates