Nutrition & Healthy Eating Course

Nutrition & Healthy Eating – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces the principles of nutrition and healthy eating, helping learners understand balanced diets and make informed food choices. It explores the main food groups, portion guidance, food labelling, hydration and the role of different foods and drinks in a healthy diet. The course is suitable for introductory learning, workplace induction and knowledge refreshment. It takes approximately 1 hour to complete, is CPD accredited and carries 1 CPD point.

Please note: This course provides introductory, Level 1 awareness of nutrition and healthy eating. It does not replace any practical, regulated or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Principles of a healthy, balanced diet
• The main food groups and their place in the diet
• Fruit and vegetables and recommended portions
• Starchy foods
• Milk, dairy products and alternatives
• Protein sources
• Oils and spreads
• Understanding and interpreting food labels
• Front-of-pack labelling and colour coding
• Reference intakes and ingredient lists
• The importance of drinking water
• Fizzy drinks, flavoured water and sugary squashes
• Caffeinated drinks, tea and coffee
• The Eatwell Guide
• Foods that support digestion
• Red meat and its relationship with bowel cancer

Who is it for?
This introductory course is suitable for individuals who want to develop their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating. It may be useful for:
• Healthcare professionals, including nurses and general practitioners
• Dietitians and nutritionists seeking to refresh their knowledge
• Personal trainers, fitness coaches and wellness instructors
• Teachers, teaching assistants and early years practitioners
• Community health workers and health promotion staff
• Social care providers supporting people with different needs
• Staff undertaking induction or refresher training
• Individuals seeking to improve their general nutrition awareness

Practical benefits
• Develop a clearer understanding of balanced eating
• Recognise the different food groups and their nutritional role
• Understand portion guidance for fruit and vegetables
• Improve awareness of food labels and nutritional information
• Identify drinks that may contain added sugar or caffeine
• Understand the importance of hydration
• Explore the relationship between dietary choices and digestion
• Build foundational knowledge to support nutrition awareness in relevant settings
• Receive a free CPD-accredited digital certificate after successfully completing the quiz

What learners will be able to do
• Explain basic principles and terminology relating to nutrition and healthy eating
• Recognise the importance of balanced dietary choices
• Identify the main food groups and their place in a healthy diet
• Understand food labels, reference intakes and ingredient lists
• Recognise the importance of drinking water
• Identify common drinks that contain added sugar or caffeine
• Describe the purpose of the Eatwell Guide
• Understand the relationship between certain foods and digestive health
• Apply introductory nutrition knowledge within the boundaries of their role
• Recognise when further advice or support may be appropriate

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online quiz at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, they receive a free CPD-accredited digital certificate that can be downloaded or printed. Unlimited assessment retakes are available. The course is delivered online and can support induction, refresher training and general knowledge development.