Understand the impact of food and dieting on human health and enrich your knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating with the Nutrition Fundamentals Level 2 course.
In this course, you will gain an understanding of how diet affects our health, with an introduction to food groups, nutrients and the digestive system. You will learn how to create a healthy eating plan that promotes weight loss and boosts energy levels, breaking down the benefits of each superfood and why they are such important for heart health.
Throughout this instructor-led training program, you will explore the role of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, their health benefits, and how to incorporate them into your diet. You will also learn about calorie intake and how the body works to store and burn fat.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge 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
- Have a solid understanding of the functions of the digestive and metabolic systems
- Discover the key to maintaining a healthy weight and what should be included in a balanced diet
- Understand how to read food labels to determine the nutritional value
- Develop your understanding of detox diets and how to detox the body safely
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 increase their professional knowledge. 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.
- Good understanding of 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
On successful completion of the course_title] course, learners gain the accreditation and skills to kickstart their healthy eating journey and 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 Fundamentals Level 2 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 2: Macronutrients: Classification & Functions of Carbohydrates | |||
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates | 00:20:00 | ||
Assessment Module 2 | |||
Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition Fundamentals Level 2 | 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 Fundamentals Level 2 | 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 Fundamentals Level 2 | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 5: Digestion and Absorption | |||
Digestion and Absorption | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 5 | |||
Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Nutrition Fundamentals Level 2 | 00:10:00 | ||
Certificate and Transcript | |||
Order Your Certificates or Transcripts | 00:00:00 |