About this course
More than half of the people in England are overweight or obese. This includes 61.9% of adults and 28% of children. This statistic could decrease significantly with an engaged understanding of the importance of healthy eating.
This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those health issues and how to control and manage a healthy diet.
A great addition to your CV to show your commitment to health and fitness, this is also beneficial for general knowledge.
Completed online with auto-marked assessments, this programme can be completed in your own time.
- Place of study: Learn from home
- Type of course: Online distance learning course with no exams
- Course duration: An average of 2 hours.
Full tutor and customer service support will be provided throughout the course.
Section 1: The Risks Associated with Ineffective Weight Management
In this section, learners will understand terms relating to ineffective weight management, recognise health risks associated with obesity and emaciation and will also learn about the signs of malnourishment.
Section 2: How Body Image May Influence Weight Management
Learners will understand the meaning of the term body image' and will cover media portrayal of body image and its effect on weight management.
Section 3: Effective Methods of Weight Management
This section helps the learner understand the role of a balanced diet and the meaning of the term energy balance'. The learner will also cover weight management programmes, lifestyle choices and the common myths about weight loss.
Section 4: Planning a Short Weight Management Programme
In this section, learners will understand how to plan their own programmes, identify goals and collect information.
