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About the course

A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential for maintaining overall well-being.

This nationally recognised online qualification covers key topics, including the principles of healthy eating, weight management and the role of nutrition. It also provides guidance on preparing food safely at home. Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal understanding of diet and health or advance your career, this course offers comprehensive knowledge in nutrition and health.

This course is perfect for anyone looking to build their skills in diet and health, explore different types of nutrition, plan effective weight management programmes and improve food safety awareness.

This course is split into six manageable units:

Unit 1: Explore principles of healthy eating

Unit 2: Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals

Unit 3: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet

Unit 4: The principles of weight management

Unit 5: Understanding eating disorders

Unit 6: Principles of food safety for the home environment

Please note, this is a fully online course and you will be given access to an online portfolio upon successful completion of the initial assessment process.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study, giving you the freedom to choose your learning schedule yourself whilst still gaining certification for your chosen subject.

We recommend spending a minimum of 2-4 hours per week on this course and we recommend completing within 12 weeks.

We appreciate this may be a new way of learning for many of you or there may be some further support required. If you find yourself feeling less than confident and look for additional support, we want to make sure we are there to offer that little bit extra and tailor it to your needs. This may include a phone call or emails with one of our dedicated tutors and support staff to help guide you through your course.

Additional information

For further information, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 07775 998546 during office hours.