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DIRECT CARE STAFF TRAINING

Principles of Nutrition 2 Hours (Direct Care Staff)


Description

This course meets training requirements for direct care staff providers only. This course is not approved for administrator recertification. This course was designed to provide an overview of principles of nutrition for direct care staff.


Approved for Direct Care Staff


Number of hours approved: 2 Hours

Content
  • Online Training Orientation
  • Section 1
  • Learning Objectives
  • Section 1: What is Nutrition?
  • Section 2: The Six Basic Nutrients
  • Section 3: Understanding Calories and Energy Balance
  • Section 4: Food Groups and the USDA MyPlate Model
  • Section 2
  • Section 5: Portion Control and Meal Planning
  • Section 6: Hydration and Fluids
  • Section 7: Nutrition for Different Needs
  • Section 8: Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Section 9: Recognizing Signs of Poor Nutrition
  • Section 10: Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Check Your Knowledge
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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