Nutrition and Hydration

What you will cover

• The importance of good nutrition and hydration
• Malnutrition and its signs, a healthy balanced diet, the eatwell plate, person centred nutrition and hydration, culture, beliefs and preferences
• Promoting good nutrition
• Keeping people hydrated, the importance of water and signs of dehydration, why older people may not be drinking and how you can help them
• Care plans and protecting individuals who are more vulnerable
• Adaptations and support
• Swallowing difficulties
• Dignity and respect
• Food Safety