RSPH Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Health
Level 2 Ref. Q000025
Understanding the role nutrition plays on human health is essential knowledge for improving health outcomes. Our accredited Level 2 qualification will provide you with knowledge of the principles of a well-balanced diet, current public health guidance on healthy eating and the relationship between diet and health and wellbeing and how to provide special diets/foods for specific clients.

What is Level 2 Nutrition for Health?
The RSPH Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Health builds on the foundations established in the Level 1 Award regarding the importance and principles of a well-balanced diet, current public health guidance on healthy eating and the relationship between diet and health.
This accredited qualification covers the key role of nutrition in health and wellbeing. It will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the relationship between diet and health and wellbeing, as well as the role of food labelling and other factors in food choices. This qualification is on The Education and Skills Funding Agency list of qualifications approved for funding.
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and CCEA.
Who is this course for?
Level 1 Nutrition for Health is valuable for anyone currently in or looking for employment – particularly if you work in the catering or food sectors, you’re responsible for health in the workplace, or you’re looking to improve nutritional knowledge for you and your team.
Key skills
By completing this qualification, you will come away with a practical, actionable understanding of the importance and principles of nutrition, including:
- Understanding healthy eating guidelines in comparison with the average UK diet
- Understanding how diet affects health and wellbeing
- Understanding the factors that influence food choices
For full details, visit the Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Health course specification.
How long does it take to complete?
The qualification takes a total of 14 hours to complete, including 8 hours of guided learning time, followed by a 45-minute multiple-choice examination.
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