This Nutrition and Hydration course is aimed at All Staff who have responsibility for supporting Clients, to choose and consume appropriate food and drink.
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Description
Course Content
The Nutrition and Hydration course aims to raise awareness of best practice in relation to healthy living and the role of nutrition and hydration. It looks at the nutrient content of food and its function in supporting the body of the client supported. It also covers the signs and symptoms of dehydration and the importance of regular fluid intake. It covers staff responsibility to ensure sufficient uptake of food and drink by each client and explore strategies to full fil this role. It includes the following elements:
- The importance of good nutrition and hydration for each client
- What constitutes undernourishment and dehydration
- Identifying practical ways to enable clients to consume nutritional meals drink by exploring best practice approaches that enhance client wellbeing.
Booking Details
Duration: 3 hours
Delegates: Up to 12
Assessment: Ongoing observation and end of session Activity. Each delegate will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Cost: Competitively priced and details are available upon request.
Requirements: In order to gain the most out of the sessions, we request that the delegates remain on the course throughout and, where possible, a quiet area be allocated to save distraction.
