Nutrition and Hydration Basics
Nutrition and hydration are crucial in maintaining an individual's health and well-being. If you are involved in meal preparation, it is important to have a basic understanding of nutrition and hydration. This course covers various conditions that may increase the risk of poor nutrition and hydration. You will learn how to improve and maintain an individual's nutrition and hydration status.
This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills to enable individuals to maintain optimal health and well-being through proper nutrition and hydration.
Nutrition and hydration are crucial in maintaining an individual's health and well-being. If you are involved in meal preparation, it is important to have a basic understanding of nutrition and hydration. This course covers various conditions that may increase the risk of poor nutrition and hydration. You will learn how to improve and maintain an individual's nutrition and hydration status. This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills to enable individuals to maintain optimal health and well-being through proper nutrition and hydration.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 0.50 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168849.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
Recall basic principles of nutrition and hydration to include during meal preparation.
Choose ways to encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
Recognize conditions that may create a risk for impaired nutrition and hydration.
Outline:
Section 1: Nutrition and Hydration
The Effects of Aging on Nutrition and Hydration
The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration
Meal Preparation
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN
Sherry is an RN and subject matter expert (SME) with a broad clinical and professional background in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her work focuses on developing high-quality, evidence-based educational content that supports clinicians, improves patient outcomes, and promotes excellence in clinical practice. She leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and support scalable, high-impact learning solutions.
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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