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Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

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Cost:	£99 + VAT
Includes:	Course manual, text book and exam fee
Dates:	05 November 2008 29 April 2009
Duration:	1 day

Introduction:

There is a recognition that diet and health are linked. In the UK many long term health problems are directly related to poor diet.  This course provides candidates with a good basic understanding of nutrition, enabling them to plan well-balanced meals.

Who the course is aimed at:

• Caterers in social care and education
• Anyone interested in nutrition

Course objectives/key benefits:

On completion, delegates will be able to understand:

• The relationship between diet and health
• How preparation and processing affects nutritional value
• The significance of food labelling
• Standards that apply to catering for specific groups

Who the course is aimed at:

• Caterers in social care and education
• Anyone interested in nutrition

Course content:

• Introduction to nutrition
• The balance of good health
• Diet and health
• Nutritional requirements of different groups
• Catering for different groups
• Food processing
• Food labelling

Course tutor:

Lesley Bojko

Training method:

Lecture and workshops. Multiple choice test leading to the award.

Course outcome/qualification:

Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets from The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

None.

 

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