Take steps towards a successful career as a nutritionist or kickstart your healthy detox journey with the Nutrition and Health Level 5 course.
Throughout this training program, you will learn about the science of nutrition, including an in-depth exploration of the metabolic and digestive systems. You will also explore common food allergies and health conditions that can be alleviated through eating healthily.
This comprehensive course is ideal for beginners who want to broaden their knowledge of the fundamentals of a healthy diet; from the different types of macronutrients to calorie intake and average requirements for energy. You will learn how the body sheds pounds by adopting a diet rich in superfoods and will get tips on how to create the perfect diet plan.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a solid understanding of the basics of food, nutrition and healthy dieting
- Understand the role of macronutrients, including their functions and benefits
- Learn about the average requirements for energy and nutrients in men, women and children
- Broaden your understanding of the functions of the digestive and metabolic systems
- Discover the key to maintaining a healthy weight and what’s included in a balanced diet
- Understand how to read food labels to determine the nutritional value of packaged food
- Develop your understanding of nutritional development in children and babies
Who is this Course for?
This course is suitable for those who are looking to kickstart their healthy eating journey, as well as those who are interested in a career in health and nutrition. It is an introductory program ideal for beginners who wish to gain the fundamental knowledge to implement new changes in their diet or build their career. There are no entry requirements for this course and learners of all academic backgrounds are welcome to enrol.
Entry Requirement
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
- A good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
CPD Certificate from Course Gate
At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.
Career Path
A level 5 Certificate in Nutrition and Health will help learners gain the accreditation and skills to explore the following professions:
- Certified Nutritionist
- Dietician
- Health Educator
- Dietetic Assistant
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Basics of Food and Nutrition | |||
Basics of Food and Nutrition | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 1 | |||
Module 01 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 2: Macronutrients: Classification & Functions of Carbohydrates | |||
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates | 00:20:00 | ||
Assessment Module 2 | |||
Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 3: Macronutrients: Classification & Functions of Lipids and Proteins | |||
Macronutrients: Lipids and Proteins | 00:25:00 | ||
Assessment Module 3 | |||
Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 4: Micronutrients I & II | |||
Micronutrients I | 00:10:00 | ||
Micronutrients II | 00:20:00 | ||
Assessment Module 4 | |||
Module 04 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 5: Digestion and Absorption | |||
Digestion and Absorption | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 5 | |||
Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 6: Detoxification | |||
Detoxification | 00:25:00 | ||
Assessment Module 6 | |||
Module 06 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 7: Healthy & Balanced Diet and Food Labelling | |||
Balanced Diet | 00:10:00 | ||
Food labelling | 00:10:00 | ||
Assessment Module 7 | |||
Module 07 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 8: Average Requirements for Energy and Nutrients | |||
Nutrition Requirements | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 8 | |||
Module 08 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 9: Food Intolerances and Allergies | |||
Food Intolerances and Allergies | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 9 | |||
Module 09 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 10: Health Conditions: Heart Disease, Cancer & Diabetes | |||
Health Conditions: Diabetes | 00:15:00 | ||
Health Conditions: Heart disease | 00:15:00 | ||
Health Conditions: Cancer | 00:10:00 | ||
Assessment Module 10 | |||
Module 10 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 11: Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Eating Problems & Treatments | |||
Healthy Weight | 00:15:00 | ||
Eating Problems | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 11 | |||
Module 11 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 12: Women’s Health Care & Common Concerns During Pregnancy | |||
Women’s Health | 00:10:00 | ||
Common Concerns during Pregnancy | 00:20:00 | ||
Assessment Module 12 | |||
Module 12 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 13: Nutrition for the Baby & Special Foods | |||
Nutrition for the Baby | 00:15:00 | ||
Some Special Foods | 00:05:00 | ||
Assessment Module 13 | |||
Module 13 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 14: Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence | |||
Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence | 01:00:00 | ||
Assessment Module 14 | |||
Module 14 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 15: Nutrition During Adulthood and Middle Age | |||
Nutrition During Adulthood and Middle Age | 00:20:00 | ||
Assessment Module 15 | |||
Module 15 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 16: Nutrition for Older Adults | |||
Nutrition for Older Adults | 00:30:00 | ||
Assessment Module 16 | |||
Module 16 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 17: Improving Foods for Better Nutrition | |||
Improving Foods for Better Nutrition | 01:00:00 | ||
Assessment Module 17 | |||
Module 17 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 18: Superfoods and Trusted Nutrition Web Sites | |||
Superfoods and Trusted Nutrition Websites | 00:20:00 | ||
Assessment Module 18 | |||
Module 18 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition and Health Level 5 | 00:10:00 | ||
Certificate and Transcript | |||
Order Your Certificates or Transcripts | 00:00:00 |
