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110 lessons · 512 glossary terms · 565 practice questions — Covers Foundations, Introduction to Nutrition for Nurses and Core Topics, and 19 more chapters.

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Foundations29 lessons

  1. What Nutrition Science Studies9 min
  2. Energy and Calories9 min
  3. Digestion9 min
  4. Absorption9 min
  5. Metabolism9 min
  6. Carbohydrates9 min
  7. Simple and Complex Carbohydrates9 min
  8. Fiber9 min
  9. Proteins9 min
  10. Amino Acids9 min
  11. Fats9 min
  12. Saturated and Unsaturated Fat8 min
  13. Essential Fatty Acids8 min
  14. Water9 min
  15. Hydration9 min
  16. Vitamins9 min
  17. Fat-Soluble Vitamins9 min
  18. Water-Soluble Vitamins8 min
  19. Minerals6 min
  20. Electrolytes9 min
  21. Energy Balance9 min
  22. Nutrition Labels9 min
  23. Portion Sizes9 min
  24. Dietary Patterns9 min
  25. Nutrition Across the Lifespan9 min
  26. Food Safety9 min
  27. Foodborne Illness8 min
  28. Supplements8 min
  29. Evaluating Nutrition Claims9 min

Introduction to Nutrition for Nurses5 lessons

Chapter page

  1. What Is Nutrition?
  2. Interdisciplinary Teams and Nutrition in Nursing Practice
  3. Nutrition and Population Health
  4. Vulnerable Populations
  5. Evidence-Based Practice and Nutrition

Core Topics10 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Foundations of Human Nutrition
  2. Carbohydrates in Nutrition
  3. Dietary Proteins and Amino Acids
  4. Dietary Fats and Lipids
  5. Vitamins
  6. Minerals and Electrolytes
  7. Digestion and Nutrient Absorption
  8. Energy Balance and Metabolism
  9. Nutrition Across the Lifespan
  10. Nutrition and Common Chronic Diseases

A Holistic View of Macronutrients4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Fats
  3. Protein
  4. Hydration

A Holistic View of Micronutrients3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Vitamins
  2. Minerals
  3. Supplements

The Digestive Process4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Digestion
  2. Physical Assessment of Digestive Organs
  3. The Function of Digestive Organs
  4. The Nurse’s Role in the Promotion of Gut Health

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Neurological Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Neurologic System
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Neurological Health3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Neurological Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Chronic Neurological Illnesses
  3. Neurologic Condition Treatments, Medications, and Nutrition

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Endocrine Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Endocrine System
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Endocrine Health3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Endocrine Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Chronic Endocrine Illnesses
  3. Treatments and Nutrition

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Hematologic Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Hematological System
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Hematologic Health3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Hematologic Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Chronic Hematologic Illness
  3. Treatments and Nutrition

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Cardiovascular Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Cardiovascular System
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Cardiovascular Health3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Cardiovascular Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Long-Term Cardiovascular Illnesses
  3. Treatments and Nutrition

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Pulmonary Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Pulmonary System
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Pulmonary Health3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Pulmonary Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Chronic Pulmonary Illnesses
  3. Treatments and Nutrition

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Renal Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Renal System
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Renal Health2 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Renal Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Chronic Renal Illness

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Gastrointestinal Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Gastrointestinal System
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Gastrointestinal Health3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Gastrointestinal Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Chronic Gastrointestinal Illnesses
  3. Treatments and Nutrition

Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
  2. Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
  3. Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
  4. Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness

Special Nutritional Considerations for Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Health3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. The Impact of Nutrition on Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness Across the Lifespan
  2. Nutrition and Chronic Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Illness
  3. Treatments and Nutrition