Nutrition and Diet

Overview

This course will give candidates the knowledge needed to achieve an understanding of all elements of legislation relating to nutrition and how the body works along with food preparation.

Objectives –

At the end of the lesson delegate will be able to understand:

• Legislation, Policies & Procedures
• Factors affecting Dietary Requirements
• Food Hygiene, Nutrition Management
• A Healthy Diet, The Food Groups, Vitamins & Minerals, Liquids & Dehydration
• Older Adult Requirements
• “MUST” Tool
• Bad Diets and Health Problems, Medical Conditions & Allergies
• Eating & Drinking
• Aids, Roles & Responsibilities

Course Structure

• Introduction
• Legislation
• Policies & Procedures
• Factors affecting Dietary Requirements
• Food Hygiene
• Nutrition Management
• A Healthy Diet
• The Food Groups
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Liquids & Dehydration
• Older Adult Requirements
• “MUST” Tool
• Bad Diets and Health Problems
• Medical Conditions & Allergies
• Eating & Drinking Aids
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Summary

Assessment:

During this course each delegate will be taken through all the information and be asked to participate in activities to test understanding. There is also a quiz to complete.