What we eat and how we stay healthy is one of the hottest topics around. If you’re interested in food, health and fitness, there’s never been a better time to take a diet and nutrition course and pave the way towards an exciting and highly relevant career.

Lots of people enjoy eating well and staying healthy, while others find dieting and fitness a struggle. And that’s who you’ll be helping if you choose a career as a dietitian, nutritionist or health coach – putting your extensive knowledge towards advising people on how to lead healthier, happier lives.

All Diet & Nutrition courses

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Child Nutrition Level 3

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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

What percentage of British are overweight?

The Health Survey for England 2019 painted a scary picture of the health of the nation:

28% of adults are classed as obese.

36.2% of adults are overweight.

45-74-year-olds are most likely to be obese or overweight.

9.9% of children aged 4-5 are classed as obese.

13.1% of children aged 4-5 are overweight.

21% of children aged 10-11 are classed as obese.

14.1% of children aged 10-11 are overweight.

What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

The greatest differences between dietitians and nutritionists are:

Dietitians must legally be registered with the British Dietetic Association. Nutritionists can register with the Association for Nutrition, but this is voluntary only.

Dietitians can work with hospitalised patients or those who are ill, whereas nutritionists cannot offer assistance to those with diagnosed medical conditions. 

Dieticians must be educated to degree level, whereas this is not the case for nutritionists. 

Whether you want to test the waters with a qualification in nutrition, gain experience before working towards becoming a dietitian or want to help people live better, healthier and happier lives as soon as possible, our accredited nutrition courses can get you started.

Online nutrition courses

There is no set pathway into nutrition, but perhaps the swiftest, most flexible route involves online study. Rather than be constrained by rigid time-frames and deadlines, accredited online nutrition courses can be undertaken at your own time and pace, working around your current schedule. 

If you complete our level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health, you can use your accreditation to apply for nutrition-related roles. You could even take on additional training, perhaps specialising in a specific area like child nutrition, or you could start a career as a health coach or personal trainer. 

 

Why study an online diet and nutrition course with Oxbridge?

Oxbridge provides the same experience you would expect from a classroom environment without strict adherence to timetables and schedules. You can work in your own time and at your own pace to ensure you gain the most from your education.

Our courses offer an engaging way to learn more about food and nutrition. So whether you’re already practising and keen to progress or want to know more to help those around you with a new and rewarding career, we have a course for you.

When you enrol with us, you can relax knowing that excellent help and support is on hand whenever you need it. Our high pass rate showcases the dedication and pride we take in our online courses.

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