Human Nutrition Skills
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Human Nutrition Skills
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 8 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 80**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
2 The Digestive Process
3 Nutritive Values and Requirements
4 Nutritive Values and Requirements (cont.)
5   Nutritive Values and Requirements (cont.)
6   Nutritive Value in Cooking and Processing
7   Nutrition in Menus
8   Diet Formulation
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify and explain 5 systems of the body in detail
 
Module 2 – The Digestive Process.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise how food is digested
 
Module 3 – Nutritive Values and Requirements.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List and discuss the nutrients found in food
 
Module 4 – Nutritive Values and Requirements (cont.).
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the importance of fats in our diet
LO2   Summarise why protein should be included in our diets
 
Module 5 – Nutritive Values and Requirements (cont.).
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List and discuss the mineral elements mentioned in this unit
 
Module 6 – Nutritive Value in Cooking and Processing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the main food groups and explain their importance in a diet
LO2   Examine the principle methods of food preservation
 
Module 7 – Nutrition in Menus.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how to work out a balanced eating plan
 
Module 8 – Diet Formulation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and explain the various diets mentioned in this unit

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