About Course

This short course from Highveld University covers the basics of healthy eating for everyday life. You will learn how to read food labels, plan balanced meals on a student or family budget, and make sensible choices at the shop. Lessons are led by our Health Sciences team in Hatfield, Pretoria, and each one ends with a simple task you can try at home. No prior knowledge is needed.

What Will You Learn?

  • Practise your new skills with weekly practical exercises and feedback
  • Build a portfolio project you can show to employers
  • Get friendly, fast support from our lecturers on the course forum
  • Downloadable notes, templates and files for every project

Course Content

Quick & Simple Meal Plans
A short summary of what this topic covers. Read it before you start so you know which lessons and activities to expect this week and how long each one takes.

  • Balanced Plate Basics
    03:54
  • Reading Food Labels
    04:33
  • Shows How to Shop on a Budget
    02:44
  • Food Safety
    04:05
  • Quiz – Healthy eating basics

Nutrition Essentials Course

Snack/ Breakfast

Protein Sources & Planning Tips

Weekly Meal Prep