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CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

This award includes an introduction to nutrition that details the main nutrients found in food and how these are utilised by the body. Almost all food is processed in some way before it can be eaten- candidates will learn how this affects the nutritional content of the food.

Overview

The CIEH has launched the CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets, an accredited nutrition qualification in light of increased public interest in this area. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the effects of a poor diet and businesses are keen to understand the links between diet and health to meet changing customer demands.

Outline Programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The relationship between nutrition, diet and health
• The nutritional requirements of different population groups
• Current policy, legislation and voluntary guidelines
• The effects of food processing on nutrient content
• Nutrition labelling

Qualification information

• Designed for: All employees
• Course duration: 6 hours
• Assessment method: Multiple choice examination
• QCA Accredited: Yes
• Level: Level 2