Description
What’s covered
If you work on a team that oversees people’s nutrition and hydration, it’s critical that you comprehend the terminology, the dietary needs of the service users, and the potential repercussions of making a mistake. This course will examine the importance of nutritional management within a care environment and provide tools to help avoid the risks of malnutrition.
This course will begin by defining the various terms used when discussing nutrition and hydration in care environments, the fundamental components of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer from dehydration, and provide you with the tools you need to recognise people who are at risk of malnutrition and the steps you can take to treat this condition.
Modules in this course
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Course Structure | 70 |
| 2 | Defining the Terms | 70 |
| 3 | The Eatwell Plate | 70 |
| 4 | Hydration | 70 |
| 5 | Through-life Nutrition | 70 |
| 6 | Malnutrition and Overnutrition | 70 |
| 7 | The ‘Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool’ | 70 |
Want to know more?
Watch the introductory video below to learn more about this course.
Recommended system requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
