Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition and Hydration

Overview

If you wish to learn more about eating right, healthy diet and balanced meals, the Nutrition and Hydration course is a great place to get started. If you work in health and nutrition, you have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge further on what it means to include the right nutrition in all your meals. What is the downside of not eating the right foods? People suffer from malnutrition and even dehydration in some cases. For individuals working in healthcare and nutrition, this course will be beneficial as you progress in your career to the next level.

Key modules will be fully explored and you will be equipped with a wealth of knowledge on the process of nutrition, incorporating nutrients into your day to day meals and meeting the required nutrients of your daily diet. It is a comprehensive course that focuses on people at risk, basic concepts of nutrition and what happens when someone doesn’t follow the proper nutritious intake of food. Water is also an important element in nutrition, and you will learn about the crucial role water plays in our lives.

The Nutrition and Hydration course features practical tips and advice on how to recognise individuals with malnutrition and dehydration and improve awareness of eating healthy and balanced meals. You will learn to make good and informed choices on maintaining a balanced diet. This is a CPD certified course which demonstrates to potential employers that you are continually developing yourself, and will make you a desirable candidate across the care sector.

Why You Should Consider Taking this Course at 1Training?

1Training is a leading online provider for several accrediting bodies, and provides learners the opportunity to take this exclusive course awarded by CPD. At 1Training, we give our fullest attention to our learners’ needs and ensure they have the necessary information required to proceed with the Course. Learners who register will be given excellent support, discounts for future purchases and be eligible for a TOTUM Discount card and Student ID card with amazing offers and access to retail stores, the library, cinemas, gym memberships and their favourite restaurants.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn the benefits of water any why it is important to stay hydrated
• Understand the different types of nutrients and the various categories the nutrients need to be broken into
• Learn how to maintain a healthy and balanced diet
• Learn about malnutrition and identify the signs of malnutrition and become equipped with preventive steps

Course Curriculum
1: The Course Structure
2: Defining the Terms
3: The Eatwell Plate
4: Hydration
5: Through-life Nutrition
6: Malnutrition and Overnutrition
7: The ‘Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool’

This course is recommended for,

• Healthcare Professionals
• Nutritionists
• Fitness Trainers

Method of Assessment 

In order to qualify in the course ‘Nutrition and Hydration’ successfully, learners will take an online test. This online test is marked automatically, so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Pass Mark: 70%

Certification 

Upon the successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the ‘Nutrition and Hydration’ Certificate.

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lessons at any time.

Awarding Body

CPD is a leading awarding body in the United Kingdom that meets an excellent standard of high quality education. CPD is committed towards the enhancement of proficiency and personal skills in order to develop learners’ skills and abilities. CPD ensures that both practical and academic qualifications assist individuals to re-skill or up-skill and maintain a competitive advantage in their chosen industry.