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Principles of Nutrition

Course Overview

Principles of nutrition and a healthy diet are vital in supporting your learner’s overall well-being. This course will guide education providers in helping learners understand the importance of safe food handling, preparation, and storage, as well as the risks of common foodborne illnesses.

Your learner will explore the five main food groups and their role in maintaining a balanced diet, as well as the nutritional implications of different dietary choices.

The course will also highlight the habits that contribute to a healthy diet and address potential barriers to making nutritious choices.

Key Information

Course Length
2 hours

For Individuals

Benefits

  • Delivered through online or blended learning
  • Designed specifically for colleges and sixth forms
  • Flexible personal development and curriculum enhancement
  • Aligned with current education inspection frameworks
  • Enrich 16-19 study programmes

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With this course, students will learn how to:

  • Recall how to handle, prepare and store food in a safe way and recognise common foodborne illnesses
  • Recall the five main food groups and their role in maintaining a healthy diet
  • Identify different dietary choices and their nutritional implications
  • Recognise the habits that lead to a healthy diet and some potential barriers