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CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets |
| Introduction 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. Who is this course for? This course is suitable for all employees. Learning Objectives Successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable candidates to understand: |
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The relationship between health and diet |
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Individual nutritional requirements of different groups of people |
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Specific standards and recommendations that apply to catering for certain groups |
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How food preparation and processing affects the nutritional value of food |
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The significance of information on food labels | Outline Programme The qualification covers the following topics: |
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The relationship between nutrition, diet and health |
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The nutritional requirements of different population groups |
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Current policy, legislation and voluntary guidelines |
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The effects of food processing on nutrient content |
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Nutrition labelling |
| Qualification information Course duration: 6 hours Assessment method: Multiple choice examination QCA Accredited: Yes |
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