Description: This excellent inservice gives your aides an oveview of all the basics of nutrition and hydration. After completing it, they'll be able to:
*Discuss basic nutrition and hydrology terminology.
*List the six essential nutrients and discuss why each one is important to the body.
*Discuss the role of the USDA Food Pyramid in eating a balanced diet.
*Name at least three foods for each of the Food Pyramid sections.
*Name at least four ways to help clients meet their nutrition and hydration needs.
Updated 5/06