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Who is this course for?
If you are part of a team responsible for people’s nutrition and hydration, it’s important that you understand the terms that are being used, the nutritional requirements of the service users and the possible consequences of getting it wrong.
What Does this Course Cover?
This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify people that are at risk of malnutrition and the steps you can take to deal with this condition.
What You’ll Learn?
- The Course structure
- Defining the Terms
- The Eatwell Plate
- Hydration
- Through-life Nutrition
- Malnutrition and Over Nutrition
- The ‘Malnutrition Universal Screening
Course Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the essential role that nutrition and hydration play in maintaining optimal health and performance. Students will examine the biochemical processes involved in digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, as well as the physiological effects of hydration on the body. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and water, and their impact on various aspects of health, including energy metabolism, immune function, and disease prevention.
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