nutritionist consultant school
In a world of superfoods, fad diets and quick fixes, it is sometimes difficult to know what a healthy diet really is.
This Nutrition Consultant course allows you to learn what constitutes a balanced diet according to established nutritional science, and equips you with the skills and knowledge to advise others.
What is a balanced diet?
Understand dietary needs for different people.
Become confident in giving advice
Promote healthier eating
Become a Nutritionist and join a growing and exciting industry.
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.
You can work at your own pace.Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.
Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free,so enrol with us today!
ENROL NOW AND RECEIVE A £25 GIFT VOUCHER TOWARDS YOUR NEXT COURSE.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF A BALANCED DIET
Nutrition: what is it?
Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals
How much do we need of each nutrient?
The concept of energy balance
A 'healthy' diet and government guidelines
UNIT 2: SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS
The Eatwell plate
Babies and toddlers
School children (ages 4-10)
Adolescents (ages 11-18)
Adults
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Older adults
The national diet and nutrition survey
UNIT 3: HOW CERTAIN DIETS CAN AFFECT HEALTH
Types of food intolerance
Types of foodallergy
Low income and dietary adequacy
Dietary differences in a multicultural society
Deficiencies and dietary conditions
Vegetarian and vegan diets
UNIT 4: CONTEMPORARY FOOD ISSUES AND THEIR IMPACT ON DIET
What is a food additive?
UK regulation of additives and E-numbers
Preservatives
Antioxidants
Food colourings
Flavour enhancers
Emulsifiers and stabilisers
Convenience and fast food
The place of fast food in a balanced diet
UNIT 5: FOOD HYGIENE AND SAFETY
Safe food storage
Hygienic preparation
Safe cooking methods
General hygiene
Food safety for vulnerable groups
Protection against listeria, salmonella and toxoplasmosis
Understanding and interpreting food labelling
UNIT 6: SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR DIET AND FOOD CHOICES
Influences on eating: social, economic and psychological
Food habits, attitudes and behaviours
Supporting specific dietary goals
Improving the overall balance of a meal
OTHER INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT
The Nutrition Consultant course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
COURSE DURATION
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 100 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
STUDY METHOD
The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time.
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.
In a world of superfoods, fad diets and quick fixes, it is sometimes difficult to know what a healthy diet really is.
This Nutrition Consultant course allows you to learn what constitutes a balanced diet according to established nutritional science, and equips you with the skills and knowledge to advise others.
What is a balanced diet?
Understand dietary needs for different people.
Become confident in giving advice
Promote healthier eating
Become a Nutritionist and join a growing and exciting industry.
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.
You can work at your own pace.Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.
Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free,so enrol with us today!
ENROL NOW AND RECEIVE A £25 GIFT VOUCHER TOWARDS YOUR NEXT COURSE.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF A BALANCED DIET
Nutrition: what is it?
Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals
How much do we need of each nutrient?
The concept of energy balance
A 'healthy' diet and government guidelines
UNIT 2: SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS
The Eatwell plate
Babies and toddlers
School children (ages 4-10)
Adolescents (ages 11-18)
Adults
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Older adults
The national diet and nutrition survey
UNIT 3: HOW CERTAIN DIETS CAN AFFECT HEALTH
Types of food intolerance
Types of foodallergy
Low income and dietary adequacy
Dietary differences in a multicultural society
Deficiencies and dietary conditions
Vegetarian and vegan diets
UNIT 4: CONTEMPORARY FOOD ISSUES AND THEIR IMPACT ON DIET
What is a food additive?
UK regulation of additives and E-numbers
Preservatives
Antioxidants
Food colourings
Flavour enhancers
Emulsifiers and stabilisers
Convenience and fast food
The place of fast food in a balanced diet
UNIT 5: FOOD HYGIENE AND SAFETY
Safe food storage
Hygienic preparation
Safe cooking methods
General hygiene
Food safety for vulnerable groups
Protection against listeria, salmonella and toxoplasmosis
Understanding and interpreting food labelling
UNIT 6: SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR DIET AND FOOD CHOICES
Influences on eating: social, economic and psychological
Food habits, attitudes and behaviours
Supporting specific dietary goals
Improving the overall balance of a meal
OTHER INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT
The Nutrition Consultant course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
COURSE DURATION
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 100 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
STUDY METHOD
The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time.
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.
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