13 and 14 July 2009
Bridgwater, Somerset
A two-day course tailored to equip Environmental Health Practitioners and those involved in encouraging healthier catering practices, with information and practical tools to achieve healthier eating in the population.
The aim of the training is to equip those in a position to influence caterers with evidence-based information and practical ideas to encourage adoption of healthier catering practices. Emphasis is on approaches that are both realistic and practicable.
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand the basic principles of nutrition
- Be aware of the importance of food in the maintenance of health and well-being
- Appreciate the role of lifestyles and culture in influencing diet
- Recognise the potential benefits for both caterers and customers of providing a choice of healthier options
- Know more about ingredient selection and methods of food production and processing that can be used to create healthier options, whilst being attractive and convenient to modern tastes and lifestyles
- Be able to apply appropriate and relevant skills and knowledge when advising catering businesses or when planning, preparing, promoting and serving healthier foods
Hosted By:Sedgemoor District Council
Venue: Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Junction 24, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6DS
Tutor: Jane Philpott MA (Oxon), MSc, PhD
http:// cookingforhealth-uk.com
Cost of the course: £150 (including lunch & refreshments)
Course Contact: Sandra Cheung, Sedgemoor District Council, Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA6 3AR
Sandra.cheung@sedgemoor.gov.uk (01278 435294)