Diet and Nutrition

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about basic nutrition and common diets. Additionally, you will be provided with an overview on meal planning and preparing food for your client.

What will be taught topics

• Describe basic nutrition including all the essential nutrients and USDA dietary recommendations
• Describe how to meal plan and do grocery shopping for your client
• Explain how to handle and store food safely
• Describe some common special diets that your clients may need to follow
• Describe special food textures and how to prepare them
• Describe special liquid thicknesses and how to prepare them

Lesson list

• Introduction to Diet and Nutrition
• Basic Nutrition
• Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping
• Knowledge Review
• Safe Food Handling and Storage
• Special Diets
• Knowledge Review
• Special Food Textures and Thickness
• Exam - Diet and Nutrition