Diet and Health

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Discover the impact of diet on health

Key facts
Entry	Study mode	Duration
September  February	Online	1 semester

 

Course details

Highlights

• Understand a holistic approach to diet and health
• Build a core knowledge about food, diet and lifestyle
• Learn about the role of food and its constituents in promoting and maintaining health
• Explore the food journey, from the soil or sea to ourselves, and its impact on food quality and health
• Explore issues affecting healthy eating choices
• Appraise guidelines and the latest nutritional evidence

Duration and start dates

Single semester starting in February or September.

Entry requirements

• Science Access certificate
  
  OR

• 2 A levels or equivalent (with one subject in a relevant science)

• Plus at least grade C/4 in Maths and English at Level 2/GCSE (or equivalent)

Progression

Upon completion you may wish to complete the Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health or the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy.

Dip your toe into the world of nutrition and enhance your own, your family’s, friends’, and colleagues’ understanding of diet and health. This course offers a holistic approach to diet and health, exploring how food production, processing, guidance, and choices impact human wellbeing. Utilising the latest nutritional science, you will learn about the benefits of food and develop the skills to critically appraise dietary information and guidelines.

You’ll understand the connections between food and health and discover how informed choices can lead to improved overall wellbeing. This course empowers you to make better dietary decisions and share your knowledge, positively influencing those around you. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of nutrition, this course provides practical insights and scientifically backed knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of modern dietary advice.

Validation 

The Short Course in Diet and Health is approved by the UK & International Health Coaching Association for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The Credit Bearing Short Course in Diet and Health is taught at Level 4 (first year undergraduate) and is validated by the University of Portsmouth. Assessment is through coursework. An option without assessment (non-credit bearing) is also available. Students who complete the assessed option receive a University of Portsmouth award, which can be used to progress onto the Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health or the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy (subject to meeting entry requirements). 

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