Nutrition and Hydration

If you are part of a team responsible for people’s nutrition and hydration: it is important to understand: the terminology that is being used; the nutritional requirements of the service-users; and the possible consequences of getting it wrong. This course will: define the terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care; define the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet; identify why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration; describe the tools you can use to identify people that are at risk of malnutrition; and discuss the steps you can take to deal with this condition.