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The benefits of a healthy and varied diet are indisputable. Malnutrition is estimated to cost the UK over Ł7.3bn a year (BAPEN, 2006). Over half this cost is expended on people aged 65 and over. The government is committed to reducing ill health and death caused by diet-related disease. In addition 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. This qualification will benefit anyone who has to provide food for anyone else as it provides candidates with an understanding of food that will enable them to plan nutritionally balanced meals that will contribute to a healthy life style.

CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

Who needs this qualification?

Suitable for all employees in catering environments involved in the selection of menus, recipes and ingredients. It is also relevant for those in the health care and education sectors. Strongly recommended for the below:

Catering/Restaurant Manager - Chef - Childminder - Children's Nurse - Fast Food Service Assistant - Food Processing Operative - Baker - Health and Fitness Instructor - Healthcare Assistant - Carer - Kitchen Supervisor/Manager - Nurse - Nursery Nurse - School Lunchtime Supervisor - School Nurse - Waiter/Waitress

This introductory qualification can also contribute to stimulating learning and encouraging learners to progress onto a higher level of nutrition training as well as preparation them for work.

Topics covered:

Ø The relationship between nutrition, diet and health

Ø The nutritional requirements of different population groups

Ø Current policy, legislation and voluntary guidelines

Ø The effects of food processing on nutrient content

Ø Nutrition labelling

Learning outcomes:

v Good basic understanding of nutrition principles and terminology

v Understand the requirements of a balanced diet and its positive effect on health

v Identify differing needs, allergies and food intolerances

v Appreciate that different groups of people require different diets to suit their lifestyle

v Knowledge of the requirements of the current legislation

v Understand the impact of food processing and manufacturing on the nutritional content of foods

v Appreciate the importance of accurate nutritional information being available on food products

Suggested progression:Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety

You can download the Department of Health Nutrition Action Plan from the following site: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_079931

Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every 3 years.

Duration: One day programme
Assessment: Multiple-choice examination

Ofqual Accredited: Yes
Ofqual qualification reference: 500/8118/4

Prerequisite: None

Awarding Body: CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health)

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