Food and Nutrition for Children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
A/505/1578
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about a balanced diet.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify some of the main nutrients.
  • 1.2
    Identify examples of foods that contain the main ingredients.
  • 1.3
    Identify the basic functions of the main nutrients.
  • 1.4
    Identify suitable foods for children of different ages.
2

Know about food allergies and their effects.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify food allergies.
  • 2.2
    Identify the effects of the identified food allergies.
3

Know about the food restrictions that affect the diets of religious and cultural groups.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify the food restrictions that affect the diets of:
    a) religious groups
    b) cultural groups.