Level 2 Certificate
By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great user experience.
Nutrition and Health
This qualification is designed for learners who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and health.
Fully-funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Overview of Nutrition and Health
Qualification aims
This qualification aims to:
- Increase understanding of the principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining health
- Increase confidence in planning and achieving a healthy diet
- Provide an understanding of how an individual’s dietary requirements change throughout their life
- Provide an understanding of food labelling and the ability to use information from food labels
- Provide information on eating disorders
- Increase understanding of the role of a healthy diet for weight management
- Increase understanding of the principles of food safety in a home environment
Understanding nutrition and health
The number of obese people in the UK has more than trebled in the last 25 years, reaching what many doctors believe to be ‘epidemic’ proportions.
Insufficient nutrition can lead to a variety of health-threatening conditions; understanding the benefits of a balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease is fundamental.
Course units
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:
Explore principles of healthy eating
This unit looks at how diet affects a person’s health.
Learners then look at how the 5 food groups contribute to a healthy diet and the role of different nutrients in maintaining health.
The final section provides learners with an understanding of healthy food preparation.
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
This unit encourages staff to look at how nutritional needs vary with age.
Learners gain an understanding of the special dietary requirements of people following a vegetarian diet, people with certain cultural requirements, and people with allergies.
They also gain an awareness of the factors that create barriers to healthy eating.
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
In this unit learners gain an awareness of the information provided on food labels and how this may be used to help plan a healthy diet.
They will learn the facts behind nutritional claims on food labels and will consider the advantages and disadvantages of using food additives.
In the final section staff evaluate their own diet and make recommendations for improvement.
The principles of weight management
This unit aims to give learners an understanding of weight management and how to plan a short-term weight management programme.
Principles of food safety for the home environment
This unit gives learners an understanding of different types of eating disorders, how they develop, and their effect on health and well-being.
Principles of food safety for the home environment
In this unit learners will understand food safety in a home environment.
They will investigate safe handling of food, food storage and food disposal.
They will also look at correct cooking temperatures to ensure food is safe to eat.
Get certified
Gain a nationally recognised level 2 accredited certificate.
Qualification benefits
Develop your skills
88% of our learners say our courses have equipped them with vital skills to help them progress in their working life.
Launch or advance your career
Build up enough knowledge, skills and confidence to transition into a new career.
Improve your CV
Level 2 qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited, giving you the foundations to improve your job prospects.
Eligibility
Location
Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study.
Age
19+ at the start of the academic year.
Qualifications
- Not on an apprenticeship.
- Not completed any part of the course before.
- 19-23-year-olds must have a level 2 or higher prior to attainment.
How to enrol
- Hit the Enrol Here button
- Complete the short form
- We will be in touch to guide you through your enrolment
More free courses
We currently offer over 50 government funded online courses
Mental Health First Aid
Level 2 Certificate
Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Level 2 Certificate
Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Certificate
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Level 2 Certificate
Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition
Level 2 Certificate