Nutrition and Lifestyle

After watching this program, viewers should be able to: list at least three factors that may cause a resident to have inadequate food and fluid intake, describe consequences that can occur if a resident becomes malnourished and underweight, describe three ways to assist a resident with food and fluid intake during mealtime, and describe the actions that should be taken if a CNA notices a change in a resident's food and fluid intake.

Covers the purpose, equipment, preparation, and safety steps involved in nutrition and fluids. Then goes onto a demonstration of the various steps involved and concludes with follow-up activities and review questions.