In this course, you’ll explore how food and physical activity affect your health, what the information on labels is actually telling you, and how to use that information in real life.
Understanding Nutrition and Health
Skills covered in this course
Course Overview
Whether you’re already working in healthcare or fitness and want to sharpen your knowledge, or you’re simply looking to make a few positive changes for yourself, this course is a great place to begin.
You’ll look at the different dietary needs children and older adults may have, so they can stay well, feel strong, and get the right support. You’ll also cover what can lead to an eating disorder and learn practical ways to recognise and manage these challenges.
Is This Course Free?
This course is covered through the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study without paying. Funding is based on eligibility, and you can find the full details just below. If you’re not eligible, you can still enrol by using the 'Buy Now' button above.
Fully Accredited Course
The course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, an education charity that has been operating for more than 170 years. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and is regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
Completing this course could help you move toward roles like: Health Promotion Specialist (£21,000 to £40,000) Health Visitor (32,305 to £45,838) Nutritionist (£24,907 to £37,890)
How Long is the Course?
You’ll study for seven weeks. We call our online courses 'flexible learning' because they’re made to fit around your daily life, whether that’s work, family, or both. You’ll see all your deadlines inside the online platform after you enrol, which helps you stay organised and on track.
This course is made up of 5 units:
- Getting to grips with the basics of healthy eating
- Looking at the nutritional needs of different people
- Using food and nutrition information to shape a healthier diet
- The key ideas behind weight management
- Understanding eating disorders
What will I learn?
This course is made up of 5 units:
- Getting to grips with the basics of healthy eating
- Looking at the nutritional needs of different people
- Using food and nutrition information to shape a healthier diet
- The key ideas behind weight management
- Understanding eating disorders
Eligibility Criteria
This course is government funded, so to study for free you’ll need to meet these requirements:
- You currently live in England
- You are aged 19 or over
- You are not currently on an apprenticeship
Depending on where you live, there may be additional conditions. If you enrol and then don’t complete the course or choose to withdraw, there will be a £125 cancellation fee. This covers the admin costs involved.
Don’t meet these criteria?
Go ahead and purchase the course to start learning today.Flexible payment options are available.

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Masterclasses
From time to time, you may be expected to join mandatory online masterclasses linked to your programme.
Enrolment Paperwork
You might need to complete enrolment paperwork that’s emailed to you by the college or training provider, so your enrolment can be confirmed.
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Certification Process
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Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
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Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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