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Nutrition

Exploring Nutrients

Duration: approximately 5 hours self-paced

Understand the effects that macronutrients and micronutrients have on the body. Validated by Occupational Awards Limited (OAL).

£25.00

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What will the course cover?

  • State the function of nutrients
  • Classify the types of nutrients
  • Describe the classification of carbohydrate by structure and by dietary purposes
  • Recognise the functions of carbohydrates in the diet
  • Explain the functions of proteins in the diet
  • List the essential amino acids required for adults and children
  • State the different groups of fatty acids based on their structure
  • Identify the functions of fats in the diet
  • Recognise the water soluble and fat soluble vitamins and what foods contain them
  • Describe the functions of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
  • Explain the deficiency and toxicity effects of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
  • Define the functions of minerals in the diet
  • Identify the deficiency and toxicity effects of minerals on the body
  • List various foods containing the different minerals in the diet
  • Summarise occasions when supplements are required