The Highfield Level 2 International Award in Nutrition and Health will benefit anyone who prepares and serves food, as it provides learners with a basic understanding of nutrition and the requirements of special diets to enable the planning and provision of well-balanced meals that will have a positive impact on health, for both adults and children.

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Qualification Awarding Body

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• Highfield Qualifications  - UK

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Entry Requirements

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• Age: 16 years or above

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Course Duration

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• Seven (7) Hours

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​Modes of Study

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• Online

• Classroom

• In-House

• Blended

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Mode of Exam

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• Online

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Guidance on Assessment

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• ​Assessment Method : Multiple Choice Question [MCQ]

• No. of  Questions : 20

• Pass mark : 12/20 (60%)

• Merit : 14/20 (70%)

• Distinction : 16/20 (80%)

• Exam Duration : 45 Minutes

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​Course Content

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• Outline current nutritional guidelines for a healthy diet.

• Describe essential nutrients and their benefits

• Describe the impact of diet on health

• Describe the food preparation techniques to help maintain the nutritional value of the food

• Describe the main features of special diets

• Explain how special diets can help to deal with health problems

• Describe the food preparation technique suitable to those on special diets.

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E-Assessment

The exam is conducted via Highfield E-assessment and is remotely invigilated online at your home or your workplace.​

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Exam Requirements

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• Photographic ID [ Passport / Driving Licence / National ID ]

• PC/Laptop - PC or Laptop running Windows 7 or higher, or a Mac running iOS X or higher

• Webcam

• Smartphone running Android 4.1 or IOS 8.0 with camera / video functionality.

• Good internet connection

• Personal email address

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Certification

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• Successful candidates receive a certificate from the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance.

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