Nutrition & Health Course This course is designed for those who wish to develop their understanding of the principles of healthy eating & the role of food in maintaining health. There has never been such a wide range of food available to us. This course will provide the knowledge to make informed lifestyle choices in relation to diet. A report by the National Audit office warns that if the current trend continues, a quarter of Britons will be obese by 2010. In addition it is estimated that illnesses associated with poor eating habits are costing the health service more than £500 million per year.