Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health - eLearning (01HN15AL/22)
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Course details
This eLearning course is great for both individuals interested in nutrition and health, as well as employers looking for health training courses for their staff. This certificate in understanding nutrition and health provides training in the principles of healthy eating and weight management, nutrition in the context of eating disorders, and how to prepare food safely in a home environment.
The effects of diet are felt throughout the body, from the way we look to our mental health, so knowing how to maintain a healthy diet is important.
What will I learn?
You will learn:
- The principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining health
- Planning and achieving a healthy diet
- How an individual’s dietary requirements change throughout their life
- Food labelling and the ability to use information from food label
- Eating disorders
- The role of a healthy diet for weight management
- The principles of food safety in a home environment
What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?
At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.
If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff.
You will study completely online and work at your own pace, benefiting from access to online content, including resources such as interactive case studies, videos and study notes.
You will be allocated an assessor who will keep in touch with you to review your work and offer any guidance you may need. You will also agree a planned completion date with your assessor. Typically we would allow 24 calendar weeks for completion of the course.
What do I need to join the course?
- Have achieved a Level 2 English qualification.
- Able to commit 10-14 hours per week to your learning and work submission.
- Access to a computer/laptop and have a stable internet connection.
- A word-processing application (such as Microsoft Word) for submitting work.
- A notepad and a pen for making notes.
- You will speak to one of our Advisors prior to enrolling on the course.
Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of the entry requirements. Please contact us, as we may be able to offer additional support and guidance, depending on your circumstances.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
You just need to have an interest in the subject and the personal commitment needed to complete the course in your own time.
What could I do next?
You may wish to go on to join one of our other Health and Social Care courses; we offer courses in Child and adolescent development, Counselling, Self Esteem and Confidence Building and Mindfulness; your tutor will discuss the options with you during your time on this course.