Course Description

Nutrition QQI L5



Nutrition QQI L5 is a course run by Tramore Road Campus, Cork. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. Nutrition QQI L5 gives a Course Qualification of Level 5 Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about Nutrition QQI L5 at Tramore Road Campus, please review the details below.

This programme aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skill to explore: • The importance of healthy eating and its benefits to good health • The components of a healthy diet for all age groups • The process of digestion and the factors that affect it • The role of food and its significance in the management of a various conditions and diseases • And learn the specific terminology and language to enable the learner to discuss and write about nutrition. Students should have access to computer or laptop with internet access.

 

Course Content:

The course will introduce you to the subject of nutrition and provide you with the knowledge to explore: • The digestive system and how it works to absorb the daily nutrients required • The contents of the Irish diet, the function of food and the various classes of nutrients • Energy required by the body such as fats, carbohydrates and proteins along with vitamins, minerals and water • The function, sources and deficiency of the macro and micro nutrients • The importance of fibre and starch in the diet • The nutritional needs of infants through to the older adult • The groups of people who may be at risk of suffering deficiencies of the daily requirements • How to preserve, prepare and cook food • Food labelling and how to interpret food labels when you shop • Food additives and their impact on our health • The role of diet in a range of illnesses • How to create a menu for infants to older adults, for active and sedentary people, for special diets • The dietary recommendations of both the Department of Health and EU

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Training ProviderTramore Road Campus
Course LocationCork
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Course Start Date31/01/2022
Course End Date18/04/2022
Course Duration12 weeks
Course Time7pm - 9.30pm
Course Fee€250
Phone+353214961020
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CSN College Tramore Rd., Cork City, Cork, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: T12 AC91

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