CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

Targeted at : Members working in catering (schools, residential, hospitals, nursing homes)

Duration: 1 day

The benefits of a healthy and varied diet are indisputable. This qualification has been designed to provide a good, basic understanding of nutrition.

Learning outcomes

Good basic understanding of nutrition principles and terminology
Understand the requirements of a balanced diet and its positive effect on health
Identify differing needs, allergies and food intolerances
Appreciate that different groups of people require different diets to suit their lifestyle
Knowledge of the requirements of the current legislation
Understand the impact of food processing and manufacturing on the nutritional content of foods
Appreciate the importance of accurate nutritional information being available on food products

Tutor : Gail Dewar, LG Training

Places are limited. This course gives a Charted Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award

Date: Sat 28th January 2012 10am - 4pm
Location: UNISON Belfast

To register your interest contact Anne Campbell, a.campbell2@unison.co.uk or download an application form here or

Apply Online:
Lifelong Learning Application Form