This qualification is ideal for anyone who prepares and serves food, as it provides learners with a basic understanding of nutrition and the requirements of special diets to enable the planning and provision of well-balanced meals that will have a positive impact on health.
The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills. Course Overview This award is suitable for learners of all ages, who wish to gain knowledge in diet and nutrition for their own use, as well as learners who wish to enhance the role they already have in the fitness industry. Learners will cover: • Structure and function of the digestive system • The glycaemic index • The role of cholesterol, macro nutrients and micro nutrients • Guidelines for a healthy, balanced diet • Obesity and weight management Structure: Mandatory units: • Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Living • Food Groups and Digestion Progression Routes: • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing • YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Entry Requirements: None DURATION 50 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate
Join us for a unique afternoon of foraging with expert forager Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings, near Chepstow. Learn to identify wild ingredients and use them in delicious fermentation recipes, including a wild kimchi and a fermented soft drink. Perfect for food enthusiasts looking to explore sustainable harvesting and ancient preservation techniques!
Enjoy a full Cookery Demonstration teaching you all about the ingredients, flavours and techniques to create three delicious Vegan courses.
Join us for an interactive food workshop giving practical advice and support for the body’s transition during peri-menopause and menopause. We will discuss menopause-related nutrition, focus on foods rich in calcium and vitamin D to support bone health, and emphasise the food groups that ensure a high intake of vitamins, minerals, and fibre We will also look at how to include whole grains to promote heart health, which is particularly important as the risk of heart disease increases after menopause and discuss the benefits of soy and soy products, as they contain phytoestrogens, which may help balance hormones. We will have a cooking demonstration as part of the workshop, discuss meal planning and have a Q&A with our nutrition expert At the end of the cooking session we will eat together as a group This event includes sample recipes and a free meal kit to cook at home. £5 per ticket