Level 3 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets (Nutrition)

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR ? 

This qualification is designed principally for people 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 importance of balanced diets, the nutrient composition of food, nutritional needs of individuals, and the preparation, presentation and promotion of healthy meals and diets. 

COURSE PROGAMME 

Importance of balanced diets:

• The role of nutrients in the diet

• Positive and negative effects of nutrients on health

• Government guidelines

Nutrient composition of foods:

• Sources of nutrients

• Nutritional value of major food commodities

• Use of common additives and supplements

• Food labels

Dietary needs:

• Dietary needs of individuals

• Special diets

Promotion of healthier food and special diets:

• Effect of food preparation, processing & cooking on the nutrient composition of food

• Importance of food presentation & the promotion of healthier food

• Methods for ensuring staff can promote healthier food and special diets to consumers 

ASSESSMENT

The course is assessed by a multiple choice test

 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).