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. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable Diet and Nutrition certificate.
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.
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
We’ve answered the most common questions our training experts often get asked regarding Diet and Nutrition in healthcare. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Diet and nutrition are important in health and social care because good nutrition can help the body to function, support the response to medical treatment, and improve wound healing to reduce infections.
Those who are malnourished can experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, frustration, feelings of failure and that they can’t cope.
Our online Nutrition and Diet training course is available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.
• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device
Choose how you want this Diet and Nutrition Awareness training course delivered:
Do part of the course online and the other on-site at a more convenient time.
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