Course Overview
You'll begin by understanding your own nutrition,
before looking at the science that underlies the subject.
Naturally, you'll cover all the nutrients, including
carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins, with the overall aim
of gaining a thorough knowledge of healthy eating and how
to put it into practice.
Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous
experience to take this course.
Key Topics
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Nutrients, their Sources and Functions
- Food and Energy
- Nutrition in Practice
Qualification
ASET Level 1 Certificate in
Nutrition Awareness
Support
As a student from the The Open and Distance Learning
Collegeyou will have your own personal tutor
helping you with your course work and with any questions
you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by
email or phone for all the practical advice you may need
– so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the The Open and
Distance Learning College online
Student Community, where you can interact with other
students, browse our resource library and manage your
account.
Assessment
This course includes a number of assessments that you
complete as part of your coursework. You must also
complete a personal project and a final multiple choice
test paper.
What our Students Say
"ICS offered me something that most other
providers didn't and that was to study at home and at my
own pace. The course was great! It was very interesting
and the coursework was both challenging and fun.It has
also helped me to get into the career I have always
wanted, and given me a recognised qualification in that
field." Hayley Eaton, ICS Graduate, Plymouth.
Your Future Prospects
The knowledge you will gain from this course will be
invaluable to you if you currently work in the field of
health and social care, or more generally in any job where
you require knowledge of good diet and nutrition.
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