OS026 Nutrition Consultant

Nutrition Consultant | Level 3

A well balanced diet is essential for the human body to work at its best. During this home learning nutrition course, students will be taught the importance of having a balanced diet and also how to inform others.

Course Description

Nutrition Consultant

A well balanced diet is essential for the human body to work at its best. During this home learning nutrition course, students will be taught the importance of having a balanced diet and also how to inform others.

•     What constitutes a balanced diet?
•     You will understand the different types of dietary needs
•     This course will enable you to become confident in giving advice
•     Promote healthier eating and evaluating diets
•     Become a Nutritionist and join a growing and exciting industry

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Students can gain membership to The Nutrition Society. Membership includes;

•     Subscription to the Society's journals
•     Exchange ideas and speak to fellow members
•     Receive regular updates

Course Content

Module 1: Principles of a balanced diet

•     Nutrients in our food
•     How much do we need of each nutrient?
•     Energy balance
•     A 'healthy' diet - Government guidelines

Module 2: Special dietary needs

•     The Eatwell plate
•     Babies
•     Toddlers
•     School childrens (ages 4-10)
•     Adolescents (ages 11-18)
•     Adults
•     Pre-conception
•     Pregnancy
•     Older adults
•     The national diet and nutrition survey

Module 3: How certain diets can affect health

•     Food intolerances and dietary adequacy
•     Food allergies
•     Low income and dietary adequacy
•     Dietary differences in a multi cultural society
•     Vegetarian and Vegan diets

Module 4: Contemporary food issues and their impact on diet

•     Food additives
•     Convenience and fast food

Module 5: Food hygiene and safety

•     Storage of foods
•     Preparation
•     Food safety for vunerable groups
•     Food labelling

Module 6: Supporting people to change their diet and food choices

•     What are the influences for eating?
•     Considering food habits, attitudes and behaviours in the process of helping people change
•     Practical suggestions to improve the overall balance of a meal.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge required

Support

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Assessment

The Nutrition Consultant course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Modules

• Module 1: Principles of a balanced diet
• Module 2: Special dietary needs
• Module 3: How certain diets can affect health
• Module 4: Contemporary food issues and their impact on diet
• Module 5: Food hygiene and safety
• Module 6: Supporting people to change their diet and food choices

Awarding Body

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

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