This qualification has been designed to provide a good basic understanding of nutrition.

Aimed at:

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.
Learning outcomes:

  • Good basic understanding of nutrition principles and terminology
  • Understand the requirements of a balanced diet and its positive effect on health
  • Identify differing needs, allergies and food intolerances
  • Appreciate that different groups of people require different diets to suit their lifestyle
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the current legislation
  • Understand the impact of food processing and manufacturing on the nutritional content of foods
  • Appreciate the importance of accurate nutritional information being available on food products

This is a one day course with assessment taken as a multiple choice examination. For more information please email: info@smarttar.co.uk

Fact-sheet

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