PROMOTING SUCCESSFUL DINING

Course overview

Menu planning and food preparation are just a part of creating an outstanding food and beverage service. A care concern in any elder living environment - whether it be long-term care, adult foster care, or assisted living - is ensuring sufficient nutritional intake to promote overall good health. After this lesson, you will be able to recognize common challenges to intake and learn the importance of socialization, environment and food choices. Additionally, you will gain an understanding about altered diets and potential choking risks. These courses will introduce you to creating an excellent food program as well as assisting people with eating. Making mealtime a pleasant, nutritious time is the goal.