The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.
Nutrition
Fee Free - but must be in employment
Course Information
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the nutritional composition of food and the effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal wellbeing.
The learner should be able to:
- Explore the functions of food, specifying the different classes of nutrients and their main functions.
- Examine the energy values of the different food types and the factors that affect the energy requirement of an individual.
- Examine basal metabolic rate (BMR) and reference nutrient intake (RNI) and the factors that can alter BMR.
- Explore the functions of the digestive organs and the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients in the human body.
- Investigate the main sources of fat, carbohydrates and protein in the Irish diet.
Key Information
Award QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Nutrition (5N2006)
Duration 10 Weeks
Delivery Blended Learning 3 hours per week
Note The commencement of all courses is dependent on the registration of a sufficient number of students.
