Learn how to optimize nutrition especially for people with respiratory infections, chronic disease and the elderly.
The importance of nutrition if often overlooked. In this course you will explore how optimized nutrition can help during the COVID-19 pandemic with particular attention on vulnerable groups. You will also begin to understand your role, as a healthcare professional, in providing nutritional advice. So get ready to expand your skillset in new and exciting ways.
The author of this course is Joe Tatta, a physical therapist, nutritionist and best selling author who specialises in pain management.
Nutrition is not a cure for COVID-19, but it is a modifiable contributor to the development of chronic disease, which is associated with COVID-19 severe illness and deaths. A well-balanced diet strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of chronic disease and infectious diseases. Every physiotherapist should be aware of the benefits of healthy eating and be able to provide sound nutritional guidance to their patients, especially those with chronic disease.
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This article was written by one of our course instructors...
Scott Buxton
Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy, PGCert
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
Royal United Hospitals Bath