View Unit : Healthy Eating and Well Being for the Complementary Therapy Client

Unit

Unit Reference Number

H/501/9630

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Healthy Eating and Well Being for the Complementary Therapy Client

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

31-Aug-2012

SSAs

1.3 Health and Social Care

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Be able to understand the role and sources of nutrients required for a balanced diet to maintain good health.	1.1	Explain the function of protein, fat/lipids, carbohydrates, roughage/fibre, water, vitamins and minerals in the diet and identify examples of common food sources.
		1.2	Describe how nutrients may be effected by:- • the cooking process • refining food • environmental pollutants
		1.3	Explain what constitutes a balanced diet, the importance and benefits of eating regularly, how nutritional imbalance can affect common health conditions and the factors that should be considered when planning dietary requirements for different people.
		1.4	Explain metabolism, Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and units of energy.
		1.5	Identify the basic rules/guidelines to food labelling.
2	Be able to understand how general information on healthy eating can complement the therapeutic quality of the treatment	2.1	Review and evaluate the client's present eating habits and give general information to maintain well-being.
		2.2	Summarise the important factors to take into consideration when giving information to the client on their eating habits in relation to culture, religion and geographical location
		2.3	Evaluate how lifestyle changes impact on the general health and well-being of the client.
		2.4	Compare different methods of weight control.

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