Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

Updated on Fri, 22/07/2011 - 12:56pm.
Professional Training Centre
Course Type: Part-time
(Explanation)
Course Start Date: 08 November 2011, 22 May 2012
Location: Colchester
(See campus information)
Duration:

1 day
Centre: Professional Training Centre
Course Fee: £99 + VAT

Course Description:

There is a recognition that diet and health are linked.  In the UK many long term health problems are directly related to poor diet.  This course provides candidates with a good basic understanding of nutrition, enabling them to plan well-balanced meals.

Course Objectives/Key Benefits:

On completion delegates will be able to understand:

  • The relationship between diet and health
  • How preparation and processing affects nutritional value
  • The significance of food labelling
  • Standards that apply to catering for specific groups

Who the Course is Aimed at:

  • Caterers in social care and education
  • Anyone interested in nutrition

Course Content:

  • Introduction to nutrition
  • The balance of good health
  • Diet and health
  • Nutritional requirements of different groups
  • Catering for different groups
  • Food processing
  • Food labelling

Entry Requirements:

None

Training Method:

Lecture and workshops.  Multiple choice test leading to the Award.

Further Information:

This course is offered by the Professional Training Centre

Course Offered by the Professional Training Centre

PTC Enquiry Line: (01206) 712727

Disclaimer:

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Updated on Fri, 22/07/2011 - 12:56pm.
 
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