Level 3 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

Suitable for: Managers/supervisors in the food industry & those in the health industry.

Subjects covered:

• government guidelines for healthy eating
• the principles of a balanced diet in detail (The Eatwell Plate)
• the five food groups and the specific nutrients within each
• sources of macronutrients and micronutrients in a range of foods and the function of each nutrient
• diseases and illnesses associated with an unhealthy diet in detail
• purpose of food fortification and the use of common food additives
• traffic light labels on foods and the method of listing ingredients
• adapting recipes and cooking methods according to government guidelines
• special diets including those with allergies, food intolerances, religious beliefs, vegetarian, vegan etc
• plan menus for a range of vulnerable groups and those on special diets

Course length: 3 days

Contact us for further details and course availability. Our teaching staff can adapt this course to your organisation's requirements.