Healthier Food And Special Diets CIEH Award

Course Code: 4111

The benefits of a healthy and varied diet are indisputable. The Government is committed to
reducing ill health and death caused by diet-related disease and consumers are increasingly
aware of the effects of a poor diet. More than ever, caterers need to understand the link
between diet and health.

This course provides candidates with all the information they need to prepare nutritious food,
develop healthy recipes and cater to a variety of dietary requirements. It is relevant to all
employees who prepare and serve food. It is especially applicable to those involved in the
selection of ingredients, recipes and menus; such as school caterers and care home workers.
Customer-facing employees who need to understand customer queries would also benefit.

Candidates successfully completing this qualification will:
Possess a good basic understanding of nutrition principles and terminology;
Understand the requirements of a balanced diet and its positive effect on health;
Be able to identify differing needs, allergies and food intolerances;
Appreciate that different groups of people require different diets to suit their lifestyle;
Possess 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.
This qualification can be tailored to your business to make the learning experience relevant and
fit for purpose. If this is of interest to you please contact our Business Development Team on
08000 858 554 for further information.
The qualification covers the following topics:

The relationship between nutrition, diet and health
The nutritional requirements of different population groups
Current policy, legislation and voluntary guidelines
The effects of food processing on nutrient content
Nutrition labelling

Candidates will be assessed by an examination paper consisting of 30 multiple choice questions

Special arrangements to support candidates with learning difficulties can be made, although we
do ask that you make the College aware of any special requirements prior to booking a place on
the course. Support may also be available for candidates for whom English is not their first
language. Again, we would ask that this be discussed before a place is booked.

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Career Options:

In addition to this CIEH qualification, the College also offers:
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

Course Starting: Tuesday 26 Jun 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge