Nutrition

Course details

This module aims to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence to understand the composition of food and how food affects an individual’s health and personal well-being

This module can be used as an elective towards the Level 5 Award in Healthcare Support.

Programme Aim:

At the end of the course the learner will be able to:

• Familiarise the learner with the composition of food
• Promote an awareness of the nutritional content of food
• Understand the relationship between health and nutrition
• Examine eating habits
• Be familiar with the nutritional needs of different groups of people
• Examine the energy values of the different food types and the factors that affect the energy requirements of an individual.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of Level 4 certificate standard of education. Strong interest in the provision of quality care in a healthcare setting.