The Basics of Nutrition and Food Safety
This course provides an overview of nutrition and food safety. This course covers topics such as dietary guidelines, nutritional requirements for older adults, and food preparation and storage.
The purpose of this course is to present basic nutrition and food safety guidelines for the older adult.
This course provides an overview of nutrition and food safety. This course covers topics such as dietary guidelines, nutritional requirements for older adults, and food preparation and storage. The purpose of this course is to present basic nutrition and food safety guidelines for the older adult.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 1.00 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168115.
California Department of Public Health (CNA)
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0145-37300
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2;
Approval # 224-0145-37308.
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
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 1.0000 contact hours.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health, Licensed and Certified Home Health, Personal Assistance Services, Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2437982
Recall recommended nutritional guidelines for older adults.
Select the components of a healthy diet.
Recognize how to safely prepare and store food.
Outline:
Section 1: The Basics of Nutrition
What the Body Needs
Nutrients
Food Labels
Food Groups
MyPlate Tool
Food Choices
Dietary Needs
Considerations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Age-Related Changes and Nutrition
Body Changes
Mouth Changes
Sensory Changes
Digestive Changes
Support
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Nutrition and Chronic Disease
Chronic Diseases
Diabetes
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
Arthritis
Stroke
Cancer
Osteoporosis
Dementia
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Medication Effects on Nutritional Status
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Food Safety
Food Poisoning
Good Hand Hygiene
The Steps of Food Safety
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Sherry is a nursing professional with over 21 years of experience. 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 expertise encompasses oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultative services, performance improvement, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Throughout her career, Sherry has demonstrated unwavering dedication to patient care and made significant contributions to healthcare education. She is committed to improving patient outcomes through education and quality assurance.
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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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