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Centre Number: 27039
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Highfield Level 3 International Award in Nutrition and Health
About Course
This qualification is for those learners involved in the purchase, delivery, production and serving of food in the catering industry. Topics included in this qualification include: food allergy and food intolerance and the responsibilities to effectively manage these, characteristics of food allergies and food intolerances, procedures relating to the accurate communication of ingredient information, from supplier to consumer, hygiene considerations with regard to allergen and ingredient control and procedures relating to the control of contamination and cross-contamination of allergenic ingredients. The qualification is also suitable for those owning/managing a smaller catering business.
Qualification Awarding Body
Highfield Qualifications - UK
Entry Requirements
Age : 16 years or above
Course Duration
Fifteen (15) Hours
Course Fees
INR 7000 / USD 90
Modes of Study
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Online
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Classroom
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In-House
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Blended
Mode of Exam
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Online
Guidance on Assessment
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Assessment Method : Multiple Choice Question
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No. of Questions : 45
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Pass mark : 27/45 (60%)
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Merit : 32/45 (70%)
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Distinction : 36/45 (80%)
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Exam Duration : 90 Minutes
Course Content
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Describe the fundamental elements of nutrition - Macronutrients - Micronutrients - Fluids - Balanced diet
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Outline how food is processed by the human body - Digestion - Absorption - Basal metabolic rate - Energy requirements
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Describe the different food groups that form the basis of healthy eating
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Explain the nutritional requirements for different age groups
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Describe the factors that affect food intake and food choices
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Explain the common factors leading to unhealthy food choices
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Outline how these common factors can be overcome and tackled individually or by professionals (nutritionist/psychologist)
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Outline the dietary requirements of ethnic minority groups
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Describe the various nutrition related health disorders
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Explain the nutritional factor in some chronic diseases
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Outline suitable diet modifications/therapeutic diets/Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for specific health conditions
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Outline the essentials of a healthy meal pattern
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Explain different cooking methods that help preserve the nutritional value of the food
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Explain the conditions and pressures that might disrupt healthy eating
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Explain the principles of a healthy balanced menu
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Explain how to identify and evaluate the nutritional value of a food item Food labels Food stores Portion size
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Explain how to deal with ‘Eating Outside’
E-Assessment
The exam is conducted via Highfield E-assessment and is remotely invigilated online at your home or your workplace.
Exam Requirements
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Photographic ID [Passport / Driving Licence / National ID ]
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PC/Laptop - PC or Laptop running Windows 7 or higher, or a Mac running iOS X or higher
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Webcam
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Smartphone running Android 4.1 or IOS 8.0 with camera / video functionality.
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Good internet connection
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Personal email address
Certification
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Successful candidates receive a certificate from the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance.
Qualification Documents
Highfield - UK "Food Safety" Courses
Level 1
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Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 1 International Award in Food Safety in Tamil Nadu , India
Level 2
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety at Sea (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 International Award in Food Safety in Tamil Nadu , India
Level 3
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Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety at Sea (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 3 International Award in Developing a Positive Food Safety Culture in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 3 International Award in Food Safety in Tamil Nadu , India
Level 4
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Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 4 International Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 4 International Award in Managing Food Safety for Catering in Tamil Nadu , India
Highfield - UK "HACCP" Courses
Level 2
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Highfield Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 International Award in HACCP for Catering in Tamil Nadu , India
Level 3
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Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 3 International Award in HACCP for Catering in Tamil Nadu , India
Level 4
Highfield - UK "Food Allergens" Courses
Level 2
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Healthy Food and Special Diets (RQF) in Tamil Nadu , India
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Highfield Level 2 International Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering in Tamil Nadu , India
Level 3
Highfield - UK Nutrition & Health Courses
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