AIMS
To be able to provide for the nutrition and hydration needs of residents.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of good nutrition and hydration.
- Know the different food groups, and how to include them in a healthy diet
- Recognise how mental health issues can be affected by diet
- Understand how to prevent malnutrition
- Gain an awareness of the nutritional issues faced by the elderly
- Know how to plan for effective nutrition and hydration
- Recognise how to maintain good hydration in residents
- Gain an understanding of BMI & MUST
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Importance of Good Nutrition and Hydration
- Why Promoting Good Nutrition & Hydration Is Important
- Facts & Statistics
- Responsibilities of You and Your Employer
Nutritional Issues Faced by the Elderly
- Energy
- Summary of main nutritional needs of the elderly
- Advice for reducing calorie and fat intake
- Palliative Care
- End of Life Care
Healthy Eating
- The Eatwell Plate
- The Food Groups
Planning
- Menu Issues for Residential/Nursing Homes
- Regular Eating Plans
- Menu ideas
Mental Health
- Depression
- Dementia
- Eating Disorders
Hydration
- Benefits of good hydration
- Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration
- Supporting people retain hydrated
- Caffeine & Alcohol
- Alcohol
Physical Conditions
- Employee Responsibilities
- Employer Responsibilities
- Eating Disorders
BMI and Must
- How to Score your BMI
- Criticisms of BMI
- MUST
Physical Conditions
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Diabetes
- Dysphagia
- Dental Issues
- Arthritis
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Drug/Alcohol dependency
- Medication
Malnutrition
- Signs and symptoms of Malnutrition
- Consequences
- Causes
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