This Diet and Nutrition training course introduces nutrition and looks at the importance of healthy eating in a diet. Healthy […]
This Diet and Nutrition training course introduces nutrition and looks at the importance of healthy eating in a diet. Healthy eating can reduce the risk of chronic illness and disease including the three leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer and stroke.
Knowledge of diet and nutrition is vital to keeping your patients healthy and happy. People suffering from malnutrition can experience a variety of related health problems and is likely to increase their care needs. When caring for others, you may face mealtime issues.
This Nutrition and Diet Awareness course will teach your staff how to manage mealtime problems safely and effectively to ensure the wellbeing and stability of those you care for. It also covers what malnutrition is and how it affects the body, the importance of healthy eating, and your responsibilities for a balanced diet.
This online Nutrition and Diet training course is suitable for those who want to better their knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition. It’s an introductory course, so no prior knowledge is required.
Diet and Nutrition Awareness Training Course Outline
The aim of this online Diet and Nutrition course is to increase your knowledge of nutrition and the challenges surrounding the subject.
The key points covered in this course are:
- Defining nutrition
- Variety in diet
- Nourishing the elderly
- Malnutrition and its effects
- Screening tools
Diet and Nutrition Awareness Training Course Learning Outcomes
- Defining nutrition
Describe what is meant by the term nutrition - Variety in diet
Understand the importance of fruit and vegetables in the diet - Nourishing the elderly
Understand the challenges around nourishing the elderly - Malnutrition and its effects
Describe malnutrition and how it affects the body - Screening tools
Describe some of the screening tools available
This course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.