iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health 

Course Overview:
This qualification is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge about nutrition, healthy eating, and how diet impacts overall health and well-being.

This qualification is beneficial for individuals who wish to understand the principles of nutrition and its role in supporting a healthy lifestyle, particularly in the health and social care sectors.

Qualification: iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

Total Credits: 16
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 132
Awarding Body: iCQ
Course Duration: 3-4 months

Entry Requirements: You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course. Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. Learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills.

    • Understanding eating disorders

    • Principles of healthy eating

    • The principles of weight management

    • Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet

    • The principles of food safety in the home environment

    • Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals

  • Assessment method

    The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification.

    All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification

  • After this programme, you could progress to the Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Adult Care