Fluids and Nutrition – GPs
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Fluids and Nutrition – GPs

  • Importance of Nutrition and Hydration
  • Signs and Symptoms of Poor Nutrition and Hydration
  • Promoting Adequate Nutrition and Hydration
  • Food Safety

Lessons

  1. Brief description

    Importance of Nutrition and Hydration Signs and Symptoms of Poor Nutrition and Hydration Promoting Adequate Nutrition and Hydration Food Safety
  2. Module 1: Importance of Nutrition and Hydration

    By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: The importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing The Eatwell Guide and its key food groups The role of water and hydration in the body The importance of vitamins and minerals for health
  3. Module 2: nutrition and hydration

    By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: What malnutrition is Common signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration Other factors that can contribute to malnutrition What dehydration is The signs of dehydration
  4. Module 3: promoting adequate nutrition and hydration

    By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: The MUST Tool, including how and when it should be used Key factors to consider when promoting adequate nutrition and hydration Common reasons individuals may have difficulties eating and drinking Equipment that supports independent eating and drinking
  5. Module 4 : food safety

    By the end of this section, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: Why food hygiene is essential How food can become contaminated Who is most vulnerable to food-related illness What cross-contamination is How cross-contamination occurs Measures used to prevent cross-contamination