Nutrition and Health Level 2 Course

Understanding nutrition is essential for everyone—but especially for individuals with learning disabilities, nutrition plays a significant role in physical, emotional, and cognitive development. The Nutrition and Health Level 2 course explores how food influences overall well-being and how specific dietary choices can enhance the life quality of people living with learning disabilities.

This in-depth course introduces you to the science of nutrition, the functions of macronutrients, the importance of micronutrients, and how food components interact with the neurological system. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, educator, or simply someone eager to understand nutrition in relation to learning difficulties, this course delivers practical insights backed by science.

You will explore the impact of processed food, importance of sugar balance, gluten sensitivity, and acid-alkaline balance—with focus on how these influence mood, memory, attention span, and behavioral outcomes.

Our course is aligned with guidance from the European Health Foundation and integrates both traditional knowledge and modern scientific discoveries.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how food affects individuals with learning disabilities.
2. Identify macronutrients and their benefits for brain development.
3. Recognise food types that worsen behavioral health or focus.
4. Learn how to create balanced diets using essential nutrients.
5. Evaluate processed vs. whole food for cognitive performance.
6. Understand gluten and sugar sensitivities and their health impact.

Course Link: Nutrition and Health Level 2 Course

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Nutrition in General – European Health Foundation

Understand nutrition's role in brain and body function using expert insights.

Module 02: Carbohydrates

Learn how complex vs. simple carbs affect energy, mood, and cognition.

Module 03: Proteins

Explore amino acids' role in neurotransmitter production and brain health.

Module 04: Fats

Identify healthy fats essential for memory and neurological performance.

Module 05: Processed and Unprocessed Food

Distinguish between processed foods and their impact on learning behavior.

Module 06: Essential Sugars

Understand natural vs. refined sugars and their role in brain activity.

Module 07: Acids and Alkaline

Learn the acid-alkaline balance and its link to mental clarity and focus.

Module 08: Nitrate

Examine nitrate consumption and its link to hyperactivity and fatigue.

Module 09: Gluten

Assess gluten intolerance and its connection to cognitive and mood disorders.

Module 10: Combinations

Master nutrient combinations for optimal digestion and absorption efficiency.

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This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.