Module 14

Module 14NutritionRevised1ObjectivesAt the end of the module, the nurse aide will be able to:Understand the My Plate guide to healthy eatingIdentify positive and negative food safety practicesShop and prepare healthy meals for their patientsUnderstand the importance of hydrationUnderstand how to avoid dehydration in patients

2RevisedNutritionEach patient is differentNutritional status is based on many factors3

RevisedNutritionThere could be physiological and/or psychological factors which may affect a patients nutritional practices.4RevisedModule 14-AMy Plate5RevisedNutritionThe food pyramid is no longer used as a guideline for nutrition. No longer are there a set number of servings per day that a person is advised to consume.6Revised

NutritionHandout #1 My Plate7

RevisedNutrition 8RevisedNutrition9RevisedNutrition10RevisedNutrition11RevisedNutrition12RevisedNutrition13RevisedModule 14-BSpecial diets & reading food labels14RevisedNutritionA special diet might be recommended for several reasons.Your nurse or supervisor will inform you if there is a special diet or dietary restriction.15

RevisedNutritionHandout #2 Special Diets16

RevisedNutrition17It is very important to read all of the labels on a food package.

RevisedNutritionHandout #3 High Sodium Foods18

RevisedModule 14-CFood safety & Meal preparation19RevisedNutritionSafe handling of foodPreparing foodHandout #4 Food TemperatureHandout #5 Cold Storage Chart20

RevisedNutritionWhen preparing meals for a patient, the home care aide must be aware of potential dietary restrictions, food allergies, and of course patient preferences. If there is a special diet recommended, the nurse will inform the home care aide of those restrictions. It is not the role of the home care aide to suggest dietary changes or limitations to the patient.

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RevisedNutritionWhile it is ultimately the role of the nurse or supervisor to determine what recommendations to follow, the home care aide can offer support to the patient in other ways. 22

RevisedNutritionIf your patient has diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc., dont overreact if they cheat on their diet. They have the right to make occasional poor choices.

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RevisedNutritionActivity #1 Food Safety24

RevisedModule 14-DGrocery shopping25RevisedNutrition26Your grocery list should include fruits, vegetables, grains, milk and milk products, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans and nuts.

RevisedNutritionClassroom Activity

Activity #2-Whats Cooking??27

RevisedNutritionHandout #6 Becoming a Better Shopper28

RevisedModule 14-EHydration29RevisedNutritionWater is the most essential nutrient for life.30

RevisedNutrition31A lot of home care patients will be at risk of dehydration.Older people sometimes drink less for various reasons.

RevisedNutritionHandout #7 - Dehydration32

RevisedNutritionForcing FluidsRestricting FluidsNothing by Mouth33

Revised34The importance of nutrition, health, and hydration cannot be stressed enough. And while it is important to encourage our patients to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, we must also follow our own advice and do the same if we are to live up to our fullest potential each day!

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