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Dietetics VET Andalusia English B2 • Dietética y Nutrición

English for Dietetics VET - Andalusia

Dietetics VET Andalusia

English B2 • Dietética y Nutrición

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Healthy Salad and Nutrition Plan

Fueling Life

Science on your plate

More Than Just Calories

Read the text, listen to the pronunciation, and answer the questions. You must listen to the audio before answering questions.

Nutrition Vocabulary

The Vital Role of the Dietitian in Andalusia

Andalusia is world-renowned as the cradle of the Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, fresh vegetables, and fish. However, paradoxically, the region also faces one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in Spain. This stark contrast highlights the urgent need for qualified professionals in the field of Dietetics. The Higher Technician in Dietetics (Técnico Superior en Dietética) is the frontline expert trained to bridge the gap between food science and public health.

The scope of this VET degree extends far beyond simply designing weight-loss plans. In the clinical setting, technicians work in hospital dietetic units, ensuring that patients receive meals adapted to their specific pathologies, such as diabetes, hypertension, or food intolerances (like celiac disease). They are responsible for supervising the plating process in hospital kitchens to prevent cross-contamination of allergens.

Another thriving sector in Andalusia is food safety and quality control. With a massive agricultural and tourism industry, there is a constant demand for technicians to audit restaurants, hotels, and school canteens. Students learn to implement HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems to ensure that the food we eat is safe from bacteria and toxins.

The curriculum is highly practical. Students learn to calculate metabolic rates, assess body composition using bioimpedance scales, and design balanced menus for diverse groups, from elite athletes to the elderly in nursing homes. The mandatory internship (FCT) usually takes place in hospitals, catering companies, or wellness clinics, providing a realistic taste of the profession.

In conclusion, becoming a Dietetics Technician is about empowering people to live longer, healthier lives. Whether you are working in a lab analyzing food samples or in a clinic counseling a patient, you are playing a key role in the well-being of the Andalusian community.

Part 1: Reading Comprehension

Listen to the question to unlock the answers.

Part 2: Medical English Use & Grammar

Based on PAGS Andalusia standards.

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