INVALIDS AND CONVALESCENTS-2

FOOD AND NUTRITION FIRST TERM SSS2         

WEEK 1

INVALIDS AND CONVALESCENTS

CONTENT

*   Definition of invalids and convalescents.

*   Feeding an invalid and convalescent.

Definition (Invalid and convalescent)

An invalid is one who is sick and suffering from gastric or intestinal disorders.  While a convalescent is one who is recovering from an illness.

When someone is ill or recovering from an illness, accident or operation.  It may be necessary to adjust their normal diet to compensate for body weakness poor appetite or poor digestion.

If the illness is serious or complicated the doctor may prescribe a strict diet which should be followed carefully when a patient is convalescing (recovering from an illness or operation) they need food that will compensate…