This best-selling and highly rated programme provides essential knowledge to work effectively in various healthcare, childcare, and education-related settings, supporting children’s health, growth, and wellbeing through informed nutrition choices.

Over a quarter of children in the UK experience challenges such as picky eating, food allergies, childhood obesity, or nutrient deficiencies. Early nutrition plays a critical role in physical development, cognitive performance, behaviour, and long-term health outcomes. This makes child nutrition knowledge increasingly valuable across education, childcare, and family support environments.

The Level 3 Diploma in Child Nutrition is a CPD-accredited, fully online child nutrition course designed for individuals seeking to build a strong theoretical understanding of children’s nutritional needs from pregnancy through adolescence. This course explores how food choices influence growth, immunity, energy levels, and overall well-being during key developmental stages.

Through structured and easy-to-follow learning modules, you will gain in-depth knowledge of nutrients, balanced diets, food sensitivities, weight management, and dietary challenges affecting children today. The course also addresses common concerns such as fussy eating, food intolerances, allergies, and recognising signs of malnutrition or obesity.

By enrolling in this Child Nutrition Level 3 course, you develop valuable knowledge to support healthier dietary decisions for children in home, early years, school, and community settings across the UK.

Course Overview

Career-focused Level 3 Child Nutrition Diploma designed for UK learning environments

• Fully online child nutrition course with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited nutrition training aligned with UK guidelines
• Covers child nutrition from prenatal stages to adolescence
• Explores macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins and minerals
• Addresses picky eating, allergies, intolerances and weight concerns
• Focuses on balanced meal planning for growing children
• Builds awareness of nutrition-related health challenges in childhood
• Suitable for childcare, education, health and family-focused roles

This course provides a comprehensive foundation to understand child nutrition across different developmental stages in the UK. It focuses on theoretical knowledge and dietary awareness, helping learners understand how nutrition impacts physical growth, behaviour, and long-term wellbeing.

By the end of this Level 3 Diploma in Child Nutrition, you will be able to:

• Understand essential nutrient groups required for child development
• Identify nutritional needs across infancy, childhood and adolescence
• Recognise signs of malnutrition, undernutrition and childhood obesity
• Understand food allergies, intolerances and dietary sensitivities
• Support balanced and age-appropriate meal planning
• Address common challenges such as picky or restrictive eating
• Understand the role of nutrition in immunity, growth and energy levels
• Apply UK-relevant child nutrition guidelines and recommendations
• Build confidence in discussing child nutrition concepts responsibly

• Child nutrition knowledge across developmental stages
• Understanding of macro and micronutrient functions
• Awareness of childhood dietary challenges
• Meal balance and food variety understanding
• Nutrition-related health awareness
• Food allergy and intolerance awareness
• Communication of child nutrition concepts
• Observation and awareness of dietary concerns
• Time and information management skills
  

This Level 3 Diploma in Child Nutrition is ideal for:

• Childcare professionals and early years staff
• Teaching assistants and education support workers
• Parents and carers seeking nutrition knowledge
• Individuals working with children and families
• Health and well-being support staff
• Nursery and after-school programme staff
• Career changers entering child-focused roles
• Anyone interested in child nutrition and wellbeing

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK-focused education and training platform
• CPD-accredited online courses
• 24/7 tutor and learner support
• Interactive and engaging learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• 100% online learning access
• Flexible study deadlines
• Instant course access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. To enrol, you should:

• Have an interest in child nutrition and wellbeing
• Possess a basic understanding of the English language
• Have fundamental numeracy and IT skills
• Be motivated to learn and develop new knowledge

No prior qualifications or experience are required.

After completing the Level 3 Diploma in Child Nutrition, learners may apply their knowledge in roles such as:

• Childcare Support Worker
• Nursery or Early Years Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Family Support Worker
• Health and Wellbeing Assistant
• Nutrition-focused Support Roles
• Community or School Support Staff

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.