Nutrition Consultant QLS Level 3 and Weight Management QLS Level 4

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Nutrition Consultant QLS Level 3

Unit 1 Principles of a balanced diet

• Nutrition: what is it?
• Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats
• Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals
• How much do we need of each nutrient?
• The concept of energy balance
• A 'healthy' diet and government guidelines

Unit 2 Special dietary needs

• The eatwell plate
• Babies and toddlers
• School children (ages 4-10)
• Adolescents (ages 11-18)
• Adults
• Pre-conception
• Pregnancy
• Older adults
• The national diet and nutrition survey

Unit 3 How certain diets can affect health

• Types of food intolerance
• Types of food allergy
• Low income and dietary adequacy
• Dietary differences in a multicultural society
• Deficiencies and dietary conditions
• Vegetarian and vegan diets

Unit 4 Contemporary food issues and their impact on diet

• What is a food additive?
• UK regulation of additives and E-numbers
• Preservatives
• Antioxidants
• Food colourings
• Flavour enhancers
• Emulsifiers and stabilisers
• Convenience and fast food
• The place of fast food in a balanced diet

Unit 5 Food hygiene and safety

• Safe food storage
• Hygienic preparation
• Safe cooking methods
• General hygiene
• Food safety for vulnerable groups
• Protection against listeria, salmonella and toxoplasmosis
• Understanding and interpreting food labelling

Unit 6 Supporting people to change their diet and food choices

• Influences on eating: social, economic and psychological
• Food habits, attitudes and behaviours
• Supporting specific dietary goals
• Improving the overall balance of a meal

Unit 1 Essential Principles in Nutrition

• Describe characteristics and functions of macronutrients and micronutrients
• Explain the importance of vitamins and minerals for the body
• Explain the importance of water in the diet
• List ways in which they can stay informed of the latest developments in the field

Unit 2 The Obesity Epidemic, Causes and Consequences

• Describe energy balance
• Explain how modern diet and working practices predispose individuals to weight gain
• Analyse the role which fast food, ready meals and convenience food play in obesity
• Evaluate the extent to which food consumption is linked to our social and cultural heritage
• Explain the relationship between economic status and obesity
• Describe the effects of the obesity epidemic on an individual and national level

Unit 3 The Principles of Effective Weight Management

• Describe the risks associated with being overweight
• Perform an assessment to determine if a person is overweight, and know the different classes of obesity (obese, severely obese, morbidly obese, super obese)
• Analyse the benefits and drawbacks of different methods for determining whether someone is overweight
• Explain energy balance, and the fundamental mechanics of fat loss, calorie counting, portion sizes and the food pyramid
• Construct a simple weight loss plan

Unit 4 Complications to Weight Management

• Give examples of conditions which predispose individuals to obesity, or make it far more difficult for them to maintain a healthy weight
• Assess the impact of the two diabetes as they apply to weight loss
• Describe the considerations for working with individuals with type one diabetes
• Explain the effect of metabolic diseases on a person’s weight
• Make a balanced judgement as to when an individual is suitable for assistance from a weight loss consultant, and when they need to be treated by a medical professional

Unit 5 Fad Diets, And Fact Diets

• Outline the characteristics and drawbacks of the most popular “fad diets”
• Explain why “diets” not work for sustained weight loss and management
• Define the “yo-yo” dieting effect
• Outline approaches to weight management which do work, and are sustainable in the long term

Unit 6 The Role of Psychology in Weight Loss

• Describe the relationship between emotion and food
• Give examples of situations where emotions or psychological considerations may lie at the heart of a weight issue
• Illustrate with examples the psychological effect which obesity can have on individuals
• Justify the consideration of psychological factors when dealing with weight loss
• List and describe different psychological approaches are effective in supporting weight loss and know how to help clients find help.

Unit 7 The Role of Exercise in Weight Loss

• Explain how exercise can contribute to initial weight loss, as well as maintenance of a healthy weight
• Differentiate between types of exercise which are suitable and unsuitable for obese individuals
• Outline the types of professionals who can provide tailored exercise plans for obese individuals
• Clarify instances when it is appropriate to recommend exercise to a client, and when to refer them to a medical professional
• Describe different ways in which clients can incorporate more exercise into their daily routines