Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Healthier Food and Special Diets

This qualification is suitable for people working in catering and others who are in a position to promote healthy nutrition. It is relevant for employees of health-related companies, and for people working in the health, caring or teaching professions that might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets.

Holders of this qualification will have a good understanding of the importance of balanced diets, the nutrient composition of food, nutritional needs of individuals and the preparation, presentation and promotion of healthy meals and diets.

This programme is usually delivered over four to five days, and is assessed by a two hour examination, consisting of forty multiple choice questions.

  Resources List - Level 3 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

  Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Healthier Food and Special Diets Specimen Paper

 

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