Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course – RSPH
Course Syllabus
Ofqual Number
603/2124/6
Guided Learning Hours
8
Total Qualification Time
10 hours
RSPH Syllabus — Learning Outcomes
Taken from the official RSPH specification (603/2124/6, v1.0 (August 2022)). Applies to the on-site, webinar and in-house delivery of this course.
1. Understand the concept of healthy eating
- 1.1 Government guidelines for a healthy balanced diet
- 1.2 Key issues of concern for public health nutrition
2. Know the composition of a healthy balanced diet
- 2.1 The reference intake values of key nutrients
- 2.2 Foods that are important sources of key nutrients
- 2.3 Nutrient requirements at different stages of the lifecycle
3. Understand the role of food labelling in achieving a healthy balanced diet
- 3.1 The purpose of food labelling
- 3.2 The nutritional and allergen information required on a food label
Assessment & Grading
Assessment
45-minute multiple-choice examination set by RSPH — 20 questions, 12 correct required to pass. Strong performance in some areas of the qualification content may compensate for poorer performance in other areas.
Grading
Pass / fail. A pass is 12 out of 20 correct answers.
Entry Requirements
No prior learning required. RSPH recommends a level of literacy and numeracy equivalent to Level 1.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by RSPH — Ofqual Qualification Number: 603/2124/6. Upon successful completion, learners receive a certificate that is recognised by employers and environmental health officers across the United Kingdom.
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