CNA111 - Nutrition & Hydration: Nutrition & the Elderly Person (1.0 HR)

Purpose: The nursing assistant will enhance her understanding of good nutrition and how it affects the aged individual. Objectives: 1. Define nutrition; 2. List and discuss taking in nutrients and their use by the body; 3. Explain the six nutrients essential to maintaining health; 4. List and discuss the five food groups and oils and sweets.