Online Diet and Nutrition Awareness Training

Diet and Nutrition Awareness

This Diet and Nutrition training course introduces nutrition and looks at the importance of healthy eating in a diet. Healthy eating can reduce the risk of chronic illness and disease including the three leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer and stroke.

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Knowledge of diet and nutrition is vital to keeping your patients healthy and happy. People suffering from malnutrition can experience a variety of related health problems and is likely to increase their care needs. When caring for others, you may face mealtime issues.

This Nutrition and Diet Awareness course will teach your staff how to manage mealtime problems safely and effectively to ensure the wellbeing and stability of those you care for. It also covers what malnutrition is and how it affects the body, the importance of healthy eating, and your responsibilities for a balanced diet. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable Diet and Nutrition certificate.

This online Nutrition and Diet training course is suitable for those who want to better their knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition. It’s an introductory course, so no prior knowledge is required.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this online Nutrition and Diet Awareness training takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Diet and Nutrition training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification

On completion of this online course, either download your Diet and Nutrition certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This online Nutrition and Diet training course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Diet and Nutrition Awareness training course learning outcomes

On completion of this Diet and Nutrition course, learners should know and understand the following:

Defining nutrition
Describe what is meant by the term nutrition
Variety in diet
Understand the importance of fruit and vegetables in the diet
Nourishing the elderly
Understand the challenges around nourishing the elderly
Malnutrition and its effects
Describe malnutrition and how it affects the body
Screening tools
Describe some of the screening tools available

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FAQ – Diet and Nutrition Awareness training course

Frequently asked questions

We’ve answered the most common questions our training experts often get asked regarding Diet and Nutrition in healthcare. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Why is diet and nutrition important in health and social care?

Diet and nutrition are important in health and social care because good nutrition can help the body to function, support the response to medical treatment, and improve wound healing to reduce infections.

Those who are malnourished can experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, frustration, feelings of failure and that they can’t cope.

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Diet and Nutrition Awareness training course delivery methods

Our online Nutrition and Diet training course is available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want 
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• Study anywhere you want on any device 

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