Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets (Nutrition)

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR ?

 This one-day course is appropriate for all those who prepare and serve food. Environments such as school catering services and residential care and nursing homes and those particularly involved in the selection of ingredients, recipes and creation of nutritionally balanced menus will wish to apply the principles and advice offered in this course of study.

Customer-facing employees who need to understand customer queries and GCSE students taking relevant food and health subjects would also benefit from this qualification. 

COURSE PROGAMME

•  Introduction:  Nutrients and their role in maintaining health

•  The balance of good health:  Sources of nutrients and dietary proportions needed

•  Diet and health:  Excesses and deficiencies

• Nutritional requirements of different groups: Identifying special dietary needs

•  Catering for different groups: Guidelines and recommendations and menu planning

• Food processing and fortification:  Effects and addition of nutrients  

•   Food labelling:  An overview of legal requirements and how information is give

ASSESSMENT

After a minimum of 6 hours tuition, all course delegates will be given a short multiple-choice test consisting of 30 questions.  This will be undertaken in a quiet, undisturbed environment.  Test papers are securely marked by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.  The course tutor will be available if needed, for a brief post course discussion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• All candidates receive a student folder, handouts and textbook

• Courses can be arranged “In house” or at our venue

• Courses can be arranged to suit company timetable

• Courses can be customised for your specific industry

Certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, (CIEH) and Royal Society for Public Health, (RSPH).