The Nutrition and Hydration Week (11th – 17th March 2024) is an annual event with a shared, global objective to “Reinforce, Focus and Energise” engagement to promote nutrition and hydration as a fundamental element to maintaining health and wellbeing within health and social care. This week is run by three experts one of who is Derek Johnson, our consultant for the Fluids and Nutrition course. The purpose of the week is to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and hydration.
Approximately 3 million individuals in the United Kingdom, and countless more around the world, face the risk of malnutrition. To combat this, we need to work to raise awareness regarding these dangers, and advocate for methods that can help address malnutrition and dehydration.
Celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week:
During Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024, there are numerous opportunities to engage in activities that promote informed decision-making and foster healthy habits:
- Educational Initiatives: Participate in seminars, webinars, or workshops led by nutritionists, dietitians, and health professionals to deepen your understanding of nutrition and hydration principles, debunk myths, and gain practical tips for optimizing your dietary choices.
- Nutritious Meal Planning: Take inspiration from nutritious meal plans, recipes, and cooking demonstrations that emphasize the importance of incorporating a variety of nutrient-rich foods into your diet. Experiment with new Flavors, textures, and culinary techniques to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable.
- Hydration Challenges: Challenge yourself and others to prioritize hydration by setting daily water intake goals, tracking fluid consumption, and incorporating hydrating beverages into your routine. Explore creative ways to infuse water with fresh fruits, herbs, or vegetables for added flavour and appeal.
- Mindful Eating Practices: Experiment with mindful eating exercises such as mindful chewing, mindful tasting, and mindful gratitude to enhance your eating experience.
- Community Engagement: Engage with your community, workplace, or social network to foster a culture of health and wellness. Organize group activities such as healthy potlucks, group walks, or wellness challenges that encourage collective participation and support.
Our newly updated Fluids and Nutrition Course!
In celebration of this week, we would like to spotlight our newly updated CPD-Accredited Fluids and Nutrition eLearning course.
Fluids and Nutrition is a required topic included within Standard 8 of the Care Certificate. Managers have a vital responsibility to ensure their staff are trained in this area.
Good nutrition and hydration are an essential part of maintaining a person’s well-being. This course will highlight how food should be both nutritious and enjoyable, the importance of hydration and the dangers of malnutrition and dehydration.
The course was created alongside our expert consultant, Derek Johnson who is an independent consultant and partner at Nutrition and Hydration Associates.
The course provides detailed insight into:
- How food should be both nutritious and enjoyable
- The importance of hydration
- The dangers of malnutrition and dehydration
- How to prevent the spread of infection when preparing and handling food in a care environment
Using scenarios to illustrate best practices, this course will help you to gain a better understanding of the topic and how you can apply it in the social care environment.
This course has received an average rating of 4.9/5 from our learners! Read our 1000+ reviews from care providers on Reviews.io.
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