Nutrition For Young Children Level 3

Course Code: OSC508
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Acquire knowledge of what consititutes a balanced diet and special dietary needs of pregnant women and children under 5.
Learn how to give advice about basic food hygiene and safety when working with young children.
Evaluate diets for balance and promote healthier food choices.
Learn how to provide key nutritional information to children.

Course Content

Unit 1: The principles of a balanced diet

What is nutrition?
Nutrients in our food
Macro-nutrients
Micro-nutrients
How much of each nutrient do children need?
Estimated average requirement (EAR)
Reference nutrient intake (RNI)
Energy in versus energy out
BMI

Unit 2: The special dietary needs of pregnant woman and children

The nutritional requirements of pregnant women
Weight gain in pregnancy
Nutrition advice
Supporting pregnant women
The nutritional requirements of lactating women
Breast versus formula milk
The nutritional requirements for babies
Weaning babies
The nutritional requirements for toddlers
What is a healthy balanced toddler diet?

Unit 3: How certain diets can affect health

Food intolerance and dietary adequacy
Types of food intolerance
Allergies
Coeliac disease
Low income and dietary adequacy
Popular diets in Britain influenced by religion and ethinicity
Potential nutrition consequences
Vegan and vegetarian diets

Unit 4: Contemporary food issues and their inpact on diets

Food additives
Convenience food
Fast food
Cooking methods
Salt and sugars
Saturated fat

Due to syllabus overlap, Nutrition for Young Children Level 3 may not be studied in conjunction with Nutrition Consultant Level 3.

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 60 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

The Nutrition course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards.

Course Questions and Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this home learning course, so you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines, this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Student record bag
Pen
Mouse mat
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Personal tutor support
Assignment marking and feedback
Accreditation

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in the chosen subject.