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An Introduction to Healthy Eating and Nutrition
By British Nutrition Foundation
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Highlights
On-Demand course
6 hours
All levels
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.
If you want to buy 5 or more courses, please contact us for a multibuy discount.
For more information on the sources used in this course contact postbox@nutrition.org.uk
course Content
6 sections•63 lessons
Module 1: Introduction to eating and drinking well15 lessons
- Welcome!
- Learning Objectives
- The Eatwell Guide
- Fruit and vegetables
- Starchy foods
- Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins
- Dairy and alternatives
- Oils and spreads
- Foods high in fat, salt and sugars
- Composite foods
- Hydration
- Top tips for healthy eating
- Get active
- Module 1 Summary
- Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Energy and nutrients8 lessons
- Energy
- Macronutrients - a closer look
- Micronutrients - vitamins
- Micronutrients - minerals
- Supplements
- Hydration
- Module 2 Summary
- Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Nutritional needs throughout life9 lessons
- Introduction
- Pre-conception and pregnancy
- Complementary feeding (weaning)
- Childhood
- Adulthood
- Older adulthood
- Food hypersensitivity
- Module 3 Summary
- Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Diet and lifestyle and their impact on health10 lessons
- Why is a healthy diet and lifestyle important for good health?
- Overweight and obesity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cancer
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Diet and bone health
- Dental health
- Module 4 Summary
- Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Understanding food labels11 lessons
- Information on food and drinks
- Name and ingredients
- Additives
- Quantitative declaration of ingredients
- Allergens
- Other declarations
- Date marks and storage
- Nutrition information
- Nutrition and health claims
- Module 5 Summary
- Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Healthy eating and drinking in practice10 lessons
- Planning meals
- Tips for healthier meals
- Eating out
- Healthy snacking
- Healthy packed lunches
- Healthy eating on a budget
- Eating a Healthy Sustainable Diet
- Module 6 Summary
- Module 6 Quiz
- Conclusion
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