CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

Consumers have become increasingly aware of the effects of a poor diet and the links between diet and health.

Overview

The CIEH has launched the CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets, an accredited nutrition qualification in light of increased public interest in this area. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the effects of a poor diet and businesses are keen to understand the links between diet and health to meet changing customer demands.

Outline Programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The relationship between nutrition, diet and health
• The nutritional requirements of different population groups
• Current policy, legislation and voluntary guidelines
• The effects of food processing on nutrient content
• Nutrition labelling

Qualification information

• Designed for: All employees
• Course duration: 6 hours
• Assessment method: Multiple choice examination
• QCA Accredited: Yes
• Level:New Level 2

Suggested progression on completion:

• CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
• Trainers’ event