Nutrition and Hydration

This course will give you the underpinning knowledge to offer a flexible person centred approach with regard to all aspects of nutrition and hydration. It will utilise national guidance to empower your staff, so they are compliant in supporting those they care for.

The session will give practical tips on how to ensure good nutrition and hydration standards are met within your organisation.
Ensuring suitable and healthy nutrition is assigned with likes, dislikes, culture, habits, choice and presentation.

Overview of content:

Principles of nutrition and hydration
National guidance
Regulatory requirements
Types of diets
Factors affecting nutrition
Recording and enabling preferences
Importance of documentation
Risk factors
Aids promoting intake