Contribute to Promoting Nutrition and... | OFQUAL

Months 1-6: Portfolio evidence collection throughout learning
Months 6-9: Written assignments and case studies
Month 9: Observed practice assessments
Month 10: Professional discussion (final assessment)

Learning Objective

Here are the learning objectives for the unit "Contribute to Promoting Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings" at Level 2, considering the provided course material:
To enable the learner to identify and explain the components of a balanced diet according to current government guidelines, including the main food groups and essential nutrients.
To enable the learner to analyse the factors that influence nutritional and hydration intake for diverse individuals in health and social care settings.
To enable the learner to collaborate in planning and promoting balanced diets and hydration strategies tailored to individual needs within a health and social care context.
To enable the learner to recognise the signs and potential impact of both malnutrition and dehydration on health and wellbeing.
To enable the learner to implement strategies to promote hydration effectively and safely for various groups of individuals.

Know the principles of a balanced diet
Be able to work with others to plan and promote a balanced diet in health and social care settings
Understand the principles of hydration
Be able to carry out a role in promoting hydration in health and social care settings
Know how to prevent malnutrition
Be able to carry out a role in screening and monitoring nutrition and hydration

This unit covers the principles of a balanced diet and hydration needs in health and social care contexts.