Learn to identify signs of malnutrition and dehydration and when should a dietician referral be made.
What is nutrition? What is hydration? What is Diet? Why is nutrition and hydration important? What are the risks of poor diet? What are the 7 essential nutrients? What are calories and how many do we need? What do food labels mean? What are the signs of poor nutrition? What is the Eatwell Guide?
Our Nutrition and Fluids course will help you to answer the questions above and more.
In the UK, estimates suggest 1.3 million people over 65 suffer from malnutrition (Malnutrition Taskforce)
Through our Nutrition and Fluids course, you will gain an understanding of the basics of healthy eating and hydration. You will learn to recognise the signs of poor nutrition and dehydration and how to support individuals with eating and drinking. You will learn to perform a basic assessment and screening for malnutrition. You will be better equipped to identify potential concerns, offer practical and person-centred support and know when and how to refer to a specialist.
What you'll learn.
- What is meant by nutrition and diet.
- Understanding the importance of adequate hydration, nutrition and diet.
- Be aware of the signs of poor nutrition and diet.
- Recognise the main macro and micronutrients necessary for a healthy diet.
- Gain knowledge of food safety legislation, supporting someone with eating and drinking and how to perform a comprehensive assessment of someone’s nutrition and hydration status using MUST assessment tool.
Who is Nutrition and Fluids for?
Our Nutrition and Fluids course is suitable for social and health care workers looking to enhance their knowledge on good nutritional and dietary practices to provide appropriate person-centred support.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to…
- Define nutrition and diet.
- List the signs of poor nutrition and dehydration.
- Recognise the basics of healthy eating and hydration.
- List the main macro and micronutrients necessary for a healthy diet.
- Be able to identify potential concerns with an individuals
- Demonstrate understanding of food labelling and the Eatwell Guide to promote a healthy balanced diet.
- Develop knowledge, skills and strategies to support people at risk of poor nutrition, dehydration and overcome eating and drinking issue in a person-centred approach within the setting.
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