NUTRITION FOR THE PATIENT

Course overview

UNLICENSED ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL (UAPS) NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION AND PROMOTE ADEQUATE NUTRITION FOR PATIENTS. THIS COURSE DESCRIBES THE COMPONENTS OF A WELL-BALANCED DIET, THE BASIC TYPES OF NUTRIENTS, AND PRESCRIBED AND PREFERRED DIETS IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. IT ALSO OUTLINES THE UAP'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN PROVIDING MEALS TO AND FEEDING PATIENTS. THIS ACTIVITY IS INTENDED FOR THE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA).