An Introduction to Healthy Eating and Nutrition

Description

This course is for those with an interest in nutrition and would be of particular use to members of the general public and those working within the food industry or catering trade. No previous nutrition knowledge is required. By completing this course, you will have the necessary tools to better interpret information about nutrition and health.

This course covers:

Module 1: Introduction to eating and drinking well

Module 2: Energy and nutrients

Module 3: Nutritional needs throughout life

Module 4: Diet and lifestyle and their impact on health

Module 5: Understanding food labels

Module 6: Healthy eating and drinking in practice

Each module includes a short test, providing you with feedback on your progress.

On successful completion of a final assessment, a personalised BNF certificate is created. (The final assessment may be repeated).

This course will take approximately 5-7 hours to complete. You can complete the course at your own pace – there is no time limit.

The information provided within this course is based on Government advice and recommendations in place at the time of the course development.

Please note this course is not intended to support a career in nutrition – degree level training is required for this.

For more information on the sources used in this course contact postbox@nutrition.org.uk