Understanding Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU006034
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the function of food.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the main functions of food.
  • 1.2
    Describe the basic principles of digestion and absorption.
  • 1.3
    Describe the components of food and explain how these are needed in every day diets.
2

Understand the relationship between food and health.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain the concept of a balanced diet.
  • 2.2

    Assess different sorts of diet.

    A range of diets should be considered including cultural diets and those that are designed for health issues.

3

Understand the basic principles of weight control.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the principles of fat weight loss, lean weight gain and weight maintenance.
  • 3.2
    Evaluate the links between exercise and weight control.
  • 3.3
    Design appropriate practical exercise sessions.
4

Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance.
  • 4.2
    Design a balanced diet to maximise performance in a given activity.