Nutrition and Hydration
If you are part of a team responsible for people’s nutrition and hydration, it’s important that you nderstand the terms that are being used, the nutritional requirements of the service users and the possible consequences of getting it wrong.
This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify understand the terms that are being used, the nutritional requirements of the service users and the steps you can take to deal with this condition.
Course Overview
This CPD-approved course provides essential knowledge for those responsible for supporting nutrition and hydration in care settings. It begins by defining key terms used in nutrition and hydration and explains the basic elements of a healthy, balanced diet using the Eatwell Plate. Learners will explore the importance of hydration, the reasons why vulnerable individuals may be at risk of dehydration, and how nutritional needs change throughout life. The course also covers malnutrition and overnutrition, including how to identify individuals at risk using recognised screening tools and the steps that can be taken to support safe and effective nutritional care.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand key terminology relating to nutrition and hydration in care settings.
Identify the basic elements of a healthy, balanced diet.
Recognise the importance of hydration and the risks of dehydration in vulnerable people.
Understand nutritional requirements at different stages of life.
Identify the causes and consequences of malnutrition and overnutrition.
Use the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) to identify individuals at risk.
Take appropriate action to support individuals with nutritional or hydration needs.
Who is this course for
This course is designed for care workers, support staff, and anyone responsible for the nutrition and hydration of service users in health and social care settings. It is suitable for both new and existing staff who need to ensure safe, person-centred nutritional care.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners may wish to build on this training by completing related courses such as:
Infection Prevention and Control
Safeguarding Adults
Food Safety
These courses support continued professional development and promote high-quality care practice.
Accredited by
CPD Approved
Course Cost
£15 +VAT