THE FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN NUTRITION

This qualification is concerned with the basic principles of Nutrition and has its focus the key role of Nutrition in Health.

The qualification will be of interest to candidates involved in catering, food and health related occupations and also to carers, community workers, fitness trainers and other individuals that have a role in the promotion of health.

Nutrition is an integral part of food preparation and production. Food Safety training would be incomplete without a working knowledge of the subject of Nutrition.

Good nutrition is vital and the provision of a balanced diet will make a valuable contribution to health and wellbeing. An understanding of Nutrition is important to those involved in food preparation. Current media interest reflects this concept

The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health Foundation Certificate in Nutrition is a qualification which is an ideal first stage to help students understand Nutrition principles.

Also available is The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award in Nutrition

The learning outcomes encompass :

the role of a healthy diet in relation to health, the nutrient contents of different foods,dietary requirements, diets,the effect of food processing on nutritional quality, food labelling and nutrient deficiency and its affect on health.