Feeding Assistant Training – Diet Types (Session 2)

Good nutrition is essential for a person to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. During this session, experts discuss the various types of diets and adaptive equipment used for patient care. Topics include:

  • Nutrition Importance, Risk Factors and Outcomes
  • How to identify the signs of malnutrition and dehydration
  • Types of diets
  • Adaptive equipment

 

Presenters:

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Heidi J Silver, PhD, RD
Research Associate Professor of Medicine
Vanderbilt Center for Human Nutrition
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Available Webinars:
Introductory Session
Intro to Feeding (Session 1)
Diet Types (Session 2)
Feeding Techniques (Session 3)
Communication (Session 4)
Difficult Behaviors (Session 5)
Dysphagia & Aspiration (Session 6)
Safety and Emergency Procedures (Session 7)
Importance of Resident Rights (Session 8)

 

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