Dietary Requirements

Course Aim

It is important to understand that it is not just an individuals dietary preferences we have to be aware of, sometimes they have dietary requirements, which may have more of an impact if not adhered to.
A person centred approach will ensure all of their needs are met.

Course content

Coeliac disease.
Inflammatory bowel disease.
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Allergies/intolerances.
Faith religion and diet.
Lifestyle and diet.
Diabetes.
Low fibre diet.
Pregnancy and diet

learning outcomes

Understand the links between health conditions and diet.
Identify the different health conditions that affect diet.
Understand how lifestyle affects diet.
Identify how faith and culture make affect dietary choices.