Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2

Want to improve your knowledge of healthy eating, nutrition, and how food choices affect wellbeing?

Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health equips you with practical knowledge of diet and health, including food groups, nutritional needs at different life stages, weight management, food labelling, eating disorders, and safe food preparation at home.

Understanding nutrition is essential for both personal wellbeing and professional development. Whether you’re working in healthcare, education, fitness, or simply want to make healthier choices, this course helps you build the confidence to support yourself and others in leading healthier lives.

What will you learn?

Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

Course ref: 601/3389/2

This qualification helps you:

• Explain the principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining overall health
• Plan and achieve a healthy, balanced diet for different needs and circumstances
• Recognise how dietary requirements change throughout the different stages of life
• Interpret and apply information from food labelling to make informed choices
• Describe the causes and impacts of eating disorders
• Understand the role of a healthy diet in effective weight management
• Apply the principles of food safety in a home environment

Your course is divided into manageable units:

• Unit 1: Explore principles of healthy eating
• Unit 2: Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
• Unit 3: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
• Unit 4: The principles of weight management
• Unit 5: Understanding eating disorders
• Unit 6: Principles of food safety for the home environment

No exams required you’ll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Why learn with us?

• Flexible online learning – study anywhere, anytime, and fit learning around your lifestyle.
• Maximise learning & development budgets – employers can improve retention, morale, and CPD outcomes.
• 80% achievement rate – achieve a nationally recognised NCFE CACHE qualification.
• Dedicated tutor support – expert guidance every step of the way.
• Achieve in as little as 10 weeks - by committing 5–10 hours per week.

What our learners say

“The course has given me insight into a potential career change course, and was in an easy to follow format.’’ Online Course Learner

Where could this qualification lead?

Successful learners often progress to:

• Level 2 Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition and Health
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

This course is also a great step toward careers in:

• Nutrition Assistant
• Health and Wellness Advisor
• Community Health Worker
• Health Education Assistant
• Volunteer Roles (e.g. charities, school or nursery nutrition support volunteer, community health volunteer, care home volunteer or food bank volunteer)

Course Requirements

This course requires a basic level of English and Mathematics proficiency. By purchasing this course, you confirm that you meet these requirements.

Proof of Identification: Our operations team will contact you directly to request a copy of your identification for the purpose of registering you with the awarding body.