Diet Nutrition and Exercise for Children QLS

Course Code

SH007

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Develop your knowledge of the dietary, nutritional and exercise needs of children with this course.

Education about nutrition and exercise for children is increasingly needed in the UK to tackle childhood obesity.
Encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle by teaching them to take responsibility for their own health and fitness.
This course will allow you to give them the tools to apply sound techniques through their adult life.
Develop your knowledge of nutritional and physical needs, food labelling, the digestive system, food hygiene and how to plan a meal.
Explore the need for physical exercise with children

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The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free.
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Course Duration

Up to one year

Study Hours

Approximately 90 hours

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments

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

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

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
Iron
Calcium
Calcium cofactors

Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Eight 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?

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?

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

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?

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

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)

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

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor to be marked. No external examination is required.

Course duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 90 hours to complete.

Study method

The course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by post or online, plus tutor support by email.

Course outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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