By the end of this unit of learning/competency, the trainee should demonstrate ability to classify different nutrients and their metabolism based on nutritional composition and resource materials; relate the role of nutrition in disease occurrence and management as per nutritional standard requirement; provide dietary management in metabolic disorders in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and design systems that would help in nutrition monitoring a per SOPs and existing policies and guidelines.
Learning Outcomes
i.Classify different nutrients
ii.Demonstrate understanding of food metabolism
iii.Understand role of nutrition in disease occurrence and management
iv.Identify factors that place client at nutritional risk
v.Undertake nutrition monitoring