Level 4 Award in Nutrition

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR ?

This qualification is designed principally for people with supervisory responsibilities working in the catering and hospitality industries, and others who are in a position to promote healthy nutrition. It is also relevant for individuals working in the health, caring or teaching professions who might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets.

Holders of this qualification will have an understanding of the nutritional requirements for a healthy diet, and the effect of food processing and cooking on nutritional content, and the effect of diet on health. These principles are applied to catering and the role of the supervisor.

COURSE PROGAMME 

The qualification is divided into one units: Principles of Nutrition.

 Principles of Nutrition:

• Nutrient requirements: definitions, dietary reference values, major food sources, the effects of processing, cooking & storage.

• Their role in maintaining health: physiological requirements, beneficial and detrimental effects.

ASSESSMENT

The course is assessed via two course work assignments completed after the course.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The cost of the course includes all course materials.

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

• Courses can be arranged to suit company timetable

The course is certified by the Royal Society for Public Health, (RSPH).