Module aims
Fibre
- To describe dietary fibre and explain its function in health, nutrition and dietary adherence
- To provide examples of foods high in fibre
- To give a recommendation for total fibre intake
- To outline the risks of low or excessive intakes
- To give practical tips on increasing low intakes
Hydration
- To give the role and importance of hydration
- To highlight how easy it is to become dehydrated
- To explain the role of salts in hydration and water balance
- To give practical tips for staying hydrated