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Course Overview
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Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient Diet, Nutrition & Exercise for Children (Level 3) course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in Diet, Nutrition & Exercise for Children.
This distance learning course on Diet, Exercise, & Nutrition for Children is meticulously designed to empower you with the essential theoretical knowledge, resources, and insights required to educate both parents and children up to 12 years old on adopting healthier lifestyles.
Fostering healthy habits in children is of paramount importance as the concern for their fitness and well-being continues to grow. The rising prevalence of childhood obesity, often attributed to poor dietary choices and a lack of physical activity, underscores the urgency of this matter, given the associated health risks.
The course’s core objective is to instil a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and exercise specifically tailored to children. You’ll gain profound insights into the human body, recognising how judicious dietary decisions and intelligent exercise can positively impact it. Conversely, you’ll also grasp how suboptimal food choices can lead to adverse health consequences in the long run, emphasising the imperative need for education and lasting lifestyle changes.
Course Key Topics
the Diet, Nutrition & Exercise for Children (Level 3) course is divided into 10 modules.
Module 1: Food, Nutrients & Health
- The 5 Main Food Groups
- Fruit and Vegetables
- Starchy Foods
- Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Nuts and Seeds
- Milk and Dairy
- Foods containing Fat and Sugar
- Not Forgetting Water
- Excess and Inadequate Nutrient Intake of both Children and Adults
- Calories
- Dietary Fat
- Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA)
- Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA)
- Hydrogenated Oils
- Typical Breakdown of Fats
- Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
- Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids
- Inflammation
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Sugars
- Gluconeogenesis
- Vitamins
- BMI
Module 2: Food Safety
- Good Hygiene Practices
- Cleaning
- Chilling
- Cross Contamination
- Re-Using Bags
- Freezing and Defrosting
- Pets
- Cooking
- Food Poisoning
- Bacteria:
- Treating Food Poisoning
- Shopping Safely – Understanding Food Standards Labelling
- Allergenic Ingredients
- Display Until / Sell By
- Best Before
- Food Assurance Schemes
- Assured Food Standards Red Tractor
- Fresh, Pure and Natural
- Gluten Free
- Health Claims
- Ingredients
- Lite or Light
- No Added Sugar or Unsweetened
- Organic
- Produce of?
- Reduced Lactose or Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Preservatives
Module 3: Healthy Eating for Children
- Babies and Infants
- Protein Content of Formula
- Bottle Feeding
- Long-Chain PUFAs
- Prebiotics
- Hydrolysed and Soya-Based Formula
- Weaning
- First Food Suggestions
- Foods to Avoid or Limit
- How Much Solid Food?
- Infant Nutrition
- Pre-School Nutrition
- Fatty Foods
- Sweet Sugary Foods
- Salt
- Drinks
- Supplements
- Foods to Avoid
- 6 – 12 Years
- Further Considerations
- Fish
- Sodium (Salt)
- Breakfast
- Healthy Weight
- Teenage Nutrition
- Healthy Weight
- Iron
- Calcium
- Calcium Cofactors
Module 4: Nutrition
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
- 8 Key Nutrients Vegetarians Need
- Non-Nutrient Foods
- The Real Benefits of Dietary Fibre
- Insoluble Fibre
- Soluble Fibre
- Sources of Different Kinds of Fibre
- Other Non-Nutrients
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics
- Dietary Supplements
- Roles of Dietary Supplements
- Who Might Benefit?
Module 5: The Balance of Good Health
- The Balance of Good Health
- What is The Balance of Good Health?
- Who is The Balance of Good Health for?
- Healthy Eating Advice
- Food Groups
- Bread, Other Cereals and Potatoes
- Fruit and Vegetables
- Milk and Dairy
- Meat, Fish and Alternatives
- Foods containing Fat; Foods and Drinks containing Sugar
- How Much Food Do People Need?
Module 6: Planning a Healthy Diet
- Easy-to-Follow Instructions
- A Healthy, Balanced Diet with Sufficient Calories
- A Variety of Foods
- Readily-Available Foods
- Meal Plans and Recipes
- Involvement
- Managing Change
- Tips on Diet Planning
- Know What is in Each Food Group
- The Healthy Diet: Back to Basics
- How is a Diet Made Up?
- Diet Plans
- Sleep
- Introduce Healthy Sleep Habits
- Structure of the Digestive System
- The Alimentary Canal
- The Digestive System
Module 7: Food Labelling
- Food Labelling – The Traffic Light System
- Aims
- What Do The Colours Mean?
- What are the Criteria for Traffic Light Labelling?
- Which Food Products Display Traffic Light Labelling?
- Why is Traffic Light Labelling Important?
- Are There Criticisms?
Module 8: Influences on Healthy Eating
- Availability, Income, Food Prices and Convenience
- Advertising and Media
- Societal and Traditional aspects
- Beliefs and Personal Values
- Sensory Aspects – Hunger, Appetite, Palatability and Taste
- Education, Knowledge, Skills (e.g. Cooking Ability) and Time
- Mood, Stress and Guilt
- Other Factors That Affect Food Choice
- Changing Food Behaviour: Successful Interventions
Module 9: Diet & Illness
- Loss of Appetite after Illness
- Children at Risk of Poor Diet
- Additional Dietary Considerations for Some Children
- Vegan and Vegetarian Diets
- “Fussy” Eaters
- Food Allergies
- Coeliac Disease
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Module 10: Physical Activity
- Physical Exercise for Adolescents
- Pre-School Exercise
- Exercise for Children
- Are Children Active Enough?
- Activity Logs
- Government Policy
- Method and Application
- Specific Sports Training
- Varied Activities
- Further Considerations
(Please click on the curriculum tab above to see a detailed view of each module)
Course Content
Diet, Nutrition & Exercise for Children (Level 3) – FREE Starter Pack
How to…. (a series of explainer videos)
Module 1 – Food, Nutrients & Health
Module 2 – Food Safety
Module 3 – Healthy Eating for Children
Module 4 – Nutrition
Module 5 – The Balance of Good Health
Module 6 – Planning a Healthy Diet
Module 7 – Food Labelling
Module 8 – Influences on Healthy Eating
Module 9 – Diet & Illness
Module 10 – Physical Activity
Course Resources
Final Exam
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