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Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet
Ref:
M/601/2545/UNITCACHE
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care
Registration & certification fee:
£15.50
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
14
GLH:
25
TQT:
0
Credit value:
3
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About this unit
This unit is available to study in Welsh. Please see the Welsh translated Qualification Specification, which is available to download. There will also be the option to select the certificate language when claiming certificates via the NCFE Portal.
In this unit, learners gain an awareness of the information that is provided on food labels and how this may be used to plan a healthy diet. They will learn the facts behind nutritional claims on food labels and will consider the advantages and disadvantages of using food additives. Learners will also evaluate their own diet and make recommendations for improvement.
Who is this unit suitable for?
This unit is suitable for learners aged 14 and above, and is aimed at learners who require a basic understanding of childcare and education, parenting and babysitting.
Support materials
Unit programme report
