This programme aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skill to explore: • The importance of healthy eating and its benefits to good health • The components of a healthy diet for all age groups • The process of digestion and the factors that affect it • The role of food and its significance in the management of a various conditions and diseases • And learn the specific terminology and language to enable the learner to discuss and write about nutrition. Students should have access to computer or laptop with internet access.
Course Content:
The course will introduce you to the subject of nutrition and provide you with the knowledge to explore: • The digestive system and how it works to absorb the daily nutrients required • The contents of the Irish diet, the function of food and the various classes of nutrients • Energy required by the body such as fats, carbohydrates and proteins along with vitamins, minerals and water • The function, sources and deficiency of the macro and micro nutrients • The importance of fibre and starch in the diet • The nutritional needs of infants through to the older adult • The groups of people who may be at risk of suffering deficiencies of the daily requirements • How to preserve, prepare and cook food • Food labelling and how to interpret food labels when you shop • Food additives and their impact on our health • The role of diet in a range of illnesses • How to create a menu for infants to older adults, for active and sedentary people, for special diets • The dietary recommendations of both the Department of Health and EU
| Course Location | Cork |
| Course Category | Adult & Community Education, Education |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Start Date | 31st January 2022 |
| Course End Date | 18th April 2022 |
| Course Duration | 12 weeks |
| Course Time | 7pm - 9.30pm |
| Course Fee | €250 |
Do you want to learn how to make your own clothes, add decoration or simply give old clothes new life? Learn how to cut a pattern to your size or make a garment to a professional standard.
Put the power back into your petals with this fun course exploring the art and creativity of floristry.
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness training is an opportunity to pause, stop and be still.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs capacity.
