Special Diets in Health Care

Special Diets in Healthcare has been designed for the Food Service Worker and their role in the Nutrition care process for residents of Long Term Care. This course looks at the dietary interventions and nutritional needs of residents. Topics such as, nutrition in aging, disease states, theraputic diets, texture and fluid modifications, hydration, food allergies and intolerances, nutrition supplementation, nourishments and dining atmosphere will be covered.