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Do you want to increase your knowledge and understanding of nutrition and health in areas such as healthy eating, nutritional needs, weight management, eating disorders and food safety in the home environment. Completing a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health could really help.

If one of your goals for 2026 is personal or professional development, there’s a simple and meaningful way to get started.

East Sussex College Group is offering a free, fully online Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health, allowing adults to develop knowledge that is increasingly essential in the modern world.

Why do we need to understand nutrition and health?

In today’s world, understanding nutrition and health are crucial for maintaining overall wellbeing, preventing diseases, and promoting growth and development throughout life it’s about how we work together, support one another, and create a nurturing an understanding environment for all of us. This nationally recognised NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health explores:

• Principles of healthy eating
• Nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
• Using food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet 
• Principles of weight management
• Understanding eating disorders
• Principles of food safety for the home environment

Whether you’re developing your career, supporting colleagues and students, working with the public, or simply wanting to deepen your understanding, this course offers practical insight you can use straight away.

Flexible Learning That Fits Around You

The course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study at your own pace and fit learning around work, caring responsibilities and other commitments. You’ll be supported throughout your learning journey, with guidance available as you progress through the course.

On completion, you’ll gain a Level 2 qualification and certificate from NCFE CACHE, a nationally recognised awarding body, strengthening your CV and demonstrating your commitment to inclusive values and lifelong learning.

A Small Step That Can Make a Big Difference

This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of nutrition and health in areas such as healthy eating, nutritional needs, weight management, eating disorders and food safety in the home environment.

How to enrol

Getting started is easy:

1. Visit the free online courses page:
    https://adult.escg.ac.uk/online-courses/free-elearning/
2. Select the Understanding Nutrition and Health course
3. Complete the short online application. Please register using your @sussex.ac.uk email address.

If your thirst for knowledge includes learning something new, strengthening your professional skills, this free course could be the perfect place to start.