Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of healthy diets and current nutritional guidelines.
- Recognize essential nutrients and their benefits to health.
- Assess the impact of diet on health and wellbeing across different age groups.
- Apply food preparation techniques that help maintain nutritional value.
- Understand the importance of special diets and their role in managing health problems.
- Develop knowledge of dietary requirements for different cultures, religions, and life stages.
- Enhance practical knowledge on food labeling, energy requirements, and hydration.
- Demonstrate awareness of food preparation techniques suitable for special diets.
Scope
The Highfield Level 2 International Award in Nutrition and Health is a foundational qualification designed to provide learners with essential knowledge of nutrition, special diets, and food preparation techniques. It benefits individuals involved in food preparation and service, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements, improving health outcomes, and enhancing professional skills for long-term career growth.
Eligibility Criteria
- No strict entry requirements.
- Recommended for learners involved in food preparation, catering, or those seeking a foundation in nutrition.
- A basic understanding of food safety or health-related studies is beneficial but not mandatory.
Learning Model
Trainers employ modern, interactive methods to ensure effective knowledge transfer, including:
- Lectures and tutorials
- Group discussions and workshops
- Case studies and scenario-based learning
- Practical exercises on diet planning and food preparation
- Individual activities and templates
Assessment
Assessment through a multiple-choice exam on Highfield’s portal.
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Pass Mark: 60% (12 correct answers)
- Merit: 70% (14 correct answers)
- Distinction: 80% (16 correct answers)
Course Content
- Principles of Healthy Diets: Nutritional guidelines, essential nutrients, and food preparation techniques.
- Impact of Diet on Health: Obesity, malnutrition, coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, dental caries, and hydration.
- Special Diets: Cultural/religious diets (e.g., Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, vegetarian, vegan) and life stage requirements (children, adolescents, adults, elderly, pregnancy).
- Practical Applications: Cooking methods to retain nutrients, reduce fat, sugar, and salt; fortification techniques.
- Food Labeling and Reference Intakes.
Certificate
A digital Highfield certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the exam.