Nutrition Essentials
Nutrition, part 37: Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Complications
Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention. Key complications of cancer and cancer treatment, including decreased appetite and weight loss, xerostomia, taste alterations, and stomatitis.
Nutrition, part 37: Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Complications
Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention. Key complications of cancer and cancer treatment, including decreased appetite and weight loss, xerostomia, taste alterations, and stomatitis.
Nutrition, part 36: Nutritional Guidance for Kidney Disorders
Nutritional guidance for the following renal disorders: acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and urolithiasis (including nephrolithiasis).
Nutrition, part 36: Nutritional Guidance for Kidney Disorders
Nutritional guidance for the following renal disorders: acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and urolithiasis (including nephrolithiasis).
Nutrition, part 35: Nutritional Guidance for Endocrine Disorders
Nutritional guidance for the following endocrine disorders: diabetes insipidus (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), Addison's disease, Cushing's Syndrome, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.
Nutrition, part 35: Nutritional Guidance for Endocrine Disorders
Nutritional guidance for the following endocrine disorders: diabetes insipidus (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), Addison's disease, Cushing's Syndrome, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.
Nutrition, part 34: Nutritional Guidance for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia
The diabetes, including the signs/symptoms of diabetes, nutritional guidance for diabetes, and Somogyi phenomenon. Hypoglycemia, including the causes of hypoglycemia, signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia, and nutritional guidance for a conscious patient...
Nutrition, part 34: Nutritional Guidance for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia
The diabetes, including the signs/symptoms of diabetes, nutritional guidance for diabetes, and Somogyi phenomenon. Hypoglycemia, including the causes of hypoglycemia, signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia, and nutritional guidance for a conscious patient...
Nutrition, part 33: Nutritional Guidance for Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders
Nutritional recommendations for patients after bariatric surgery. Nutritional considerations when caring for a patients with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa).
Nutrition, part 33: Nutritional Guidance for Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders
Nutritional recommendations for patients after bariatric surgery. Nutritional considerations when caring for a patients with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa).
Nutrition, part 32: Nutritional Guidance for Cholelithiasis & Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Nutritional guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, cirrhosis, and pancreatitis.
Nutrition, part 32: Nutritional Guidance for Cholelithiasis & Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Nutritional guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, cirrhosis, and pancreatitis.
Nutrition, part 31: Nutritional Guidance for Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, & Ostomies
Nutritional guidance for several gastrointestinal conditions, including: short bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and ostomies.
Nutrition, part 31: Nutritional Guidance for Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, & Ostomies
Nutritional guidance for several gastrointestinal conditions, including: short bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and ostomies.
Nutrition, part 30: Nutritional Guidance for IBS and IBD
Nutritional guidance for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Nutrition, part 30: Nutritional Guidance for IBS and IBD
Nutritional guidance for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Nutrition, part 29: Celiac Disease
The pathophysiology of celiac disease, signs and symptoms of celiac disease, and patient teaching regarding celiac disease.
Nutrition, part 29: Celiac Disease
The pathophysiology of celiac disease, signs and symptoms of celiac disease, and patient teaching regarding celiac disease.
Nutrition, part 28: Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness, including common pathogens that cause foodborne illness, specific foods that are more likely to cause foodborne illness, signs/symptoms of foodborne illness, treatment of foodborne illness, and prevention of...
Nutrition, part 28: Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness, including common pathogens that cause foodborne illness, specific foods that are more likely to cause foodborne illness, signs/symptoms of foodborne illness, treatment of foodborne illness, and prevention of...
Nutrition, part 27: Nutritional Guidance for Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, & Diarrhea
Nutritional guidance for nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea.
Nutrition, part 27: Nutritional Guidance for Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, & Diarrhea
Nutritional guidance for nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea.
Nutrition, part 26: Nutritional Guidance for Peptic Ulcer Disease & Gastritis
Nutritional guidance for peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastritis.
Nutrition, part 26: Nutritional Guidance for Peptic Ulcer Disease & Gastritis
Nutritional guidance for peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastritis.
Nutrition, part 25: Nutritional Guidance - Dysphagia, GERD, & Hiatal Hernia
Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: dysphagia, GERD, and a hiatal hernia.
Nutrition, part 25: Nutritional Guidance - Dysphagia, GERD, & Hiatal Hernia
Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: dysphagia, GERD, and a hiatal hernia.
Nutrition, part 24: Nutritional Guidance for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nutritional guidance for individuals with key musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout.
Nutrition, part 24: Nutritional Guidance for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nutritional guidance for individuals with key musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout.
Nutrition, part 23: Nutrition for Nervous System Disorders
Nutritional guidance for nervous system disorders, including neurologic dysphagia, migraine headaches, and Meniere's disease.
Nutrition, part 23: Nutrition for Nervous System Disorders
Nutritional guidance for nervous system disorders, including neurologic dysphagia, migraine headaches, and Meniere's disease.
Nutrition, part 22: Nutritional Guidance for Cardiovascular Disorders
Nutritional guidance for cardiovascular disorders, including: coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), and heart failure. Key characteristics of a heart healthy diet and heart healthy lifestyle changes.
Nutrition, part 22: Nutritional Guidance for Cardiovascular Disorders
Nutritional guidance for cardiovascular disorders, including: coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), and heart failure. Key characteristics of a heart healthy diet and heart healthy lifestyle changes.
Nutrition, part 21: Nutritional Guidance for Respiratory Disorders
Nutritional guidance for individuals with respiratory disorders, including COPD, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.
Nutrition, part 21: Nutritional Guidance for Respiratory Disorders
Nutritional guidance for individuals with respiratory disorders, including COPD, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.
Nutrition, part 20: Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome. What metabolic syndrome is, risk factors for metabolic syndrome, signs/symptoms of metabolic syndrome, diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome, and treatment of metabolic syndrome (including nutritional and lifestyle changes).
Nutrition, part 20: Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome. What metabolic syndrome is, risk factors for metabolic syndrome, signs/symptoms of metabolic syndrome, diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome, and treatment of metabolic syndrome (including nutritional and lifestyle changes).
Nutrition, part 19: Protein Energy Malnutrition
The two main types of protein energy malnutrition: marasmus and kwashiorkor. The cause of each type of malnutrition, the signs/symptoms of each type of malnutrition, and the treatment of malnutrition.
Nutrition, part 19: Protein Energy Malnutrition
The two main types of protein energy malnutrition: marasmus and kwashiorkor. The cause of each type of malnutrition, the signs/symptoms of each type of malnutrition, and the treatment of malnutrition.
Nutrition, part 18: Food-Medication Interactions
Key food-medication interactions. This includes the following foods and nutrients that may cause issues when taken with certain medications: tyramine, grapefruit juice, alcohol, dairy products, vitamin K, protein, and potassium.
Nutrition, part 18: Food-Medication Interactions
Key food-medication interactions. This includes the following foods and nutrients that may cause issues when taken with certain medications: tyramine, grapefruit juice, alcohol, dairy products, vitamin K, protein, and potassium.
Nutrition, part 17: Parenteral Nutrition
Parenteral nutrition, with a focus on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What parenteral nutrition is, indications for parenteral nutrition, and nursing care of TPN.
Nutrition, part 17: Parenteral Nutrition
Parenteral nutrition, with a focus on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What parenteral nutrition is, indications for parenteral nutrition, and nursing care of TPN.
Nutrition, part 16: Enteral Nutrition
Enteral nutrition. Indications for enteral feeding, feeding tubes used for short-term and long-term use, continuous vs. Intermittent feeding, and key points regarding nursing care of a patient with a feeding...
Nutrition, part 16: Enteral Nutrition
Enteral nutrition. Indications for enteral feeding, feeding tubes used for short-term and long-term use, continuous vs. Intermittent feeding, and key points regarding nursing care of a patient with a feeding...
Nutrition, part 15: Nutritional Assessment & Oral Diets
The key components of a nursing nutritional assessment. The different types of oral diets, including: NPO, clear liquid, full liquid, pureed, soft, dysphagia, and a regular diet.
Nutrition, part 15: Nutritional Assessment & Oral Diets
The key components of a nursing nutritional assessment. The different types of oral diets, including: NPO, clear liquid, full liquid, pureed, soft, dysphagia, and a regular diet.
Nutrition, part 14: Nutrition for Older Adults
Nutrition for older adults. Changes that occur as we get older that affect nutrition. Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for older adults.
Nutrition, part 14: Nutrition for Older Adults
Nutrition for older adults. Changes that occur as we get older that affect nutrition. Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for older adults.
Nutrition, part 13: Childhood Nutrition
Nutritional recommendations for toddlers, school age children, and adolescents.
Nutrition, part 13: Childhood Nutrition
Nutritional recommendations for toddlers, school age children, and adolescents.
Nutrition, part 12: Infant Nutrition
Infant nutrition, including expected weight gain, introduction of solid food, choking hazards, breastmilk storage, and formula preparation and storage.
Nutrition, part 12: Infant Nutrition
Infant nutrition, including expected weight gain, introduction of solid food, choking hazards, breastmilk storage, and formula preparation and storage.
Nutrition, part 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy
Nutrition during pregnancy. Key nutrients needed during pregnancy, including: folic acid, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and fluids. Weight gain and increased calorie intake during pregnancy. Nutrition for key pregnancy...
Nutrition, part 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy
Nutrition during pregnancy. Key nutrients needed during pregnancy, including: folic acid, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and fluids. Weight gain and increased calorie intake during pregnancy. Nutrition for key pregnancy...
Nutrition, part 10: Vegetarian Diets and Religious & Cultural Dietary Consideration
The different types of vegetarian diets (e.g., vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pescatarian). Religious dietary considerations for Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, and Mormonism. Cultural dietary considerations for...
Nutrition, part 10: Vegetarian Diets and Religious & Cultural Dietary Consideration
The different types of vegetarian diets (e.g., vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pescatarian). Religious dietary considerations for Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, and Mormonism. Cultural dietary considerations for...
Nutrition, part 9: Nutrition & Activity Guidelines for Adults & Weight Loss
Nutritional guidance for adults, including foods that should be included in a healthy diet, and foods and beverages that should be avoided or limited. Activity guidelines for adults, based on...
Nutrition, part 9: Nutrition & Activity Guidelines for Adults & Weight Loss
Nutritional guidance for adults, including foods that should be included in a healthy diet, and foods and beverages that should be avoided or limited. Activity guidelines for adults, based on...
Nutrition, part 8: Daily Caloric Requirements and Body Mass Index
The calculation of an individual's daily caloric requirements, which is based on their basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, and the thermic effect of feeding (TEF). Factors that increase BMR...
Nutrition, part 8: Daily Caloric Requirements and Body Mass Index
The calculation of an individual's daily caloric requirements, which is based on their basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, and the thermic effect of feeding (TEF). Factors that increase BMR...
Nutrition, part 7: Water
Water, including the role of water in the body, the recommended daily intake of water, types of water loss, and signs/symptoms of dehydration.
Nutrition, part 7: Water
Water, including the role of water in the body, the recommended daily intake of water, types of water loss, and signs/symptoms of dehydration.
Nutrition, part 6: Trace Minerals - Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc
Key trace minerals overview: iron, fluoride, iodine, zinc. Functions of iron, dietary sources of iron, signs/symptoms of deficiency, treatment of iron deficiency, and key patient teaching for iron supplements. Plus,...
Nutrition, part 6: Trace Minerals - Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc
Key trace minerals overview: iron, fluoride, iodine, zinc. Functions of iron, dietary sources of iron, signs/symptoms of deficiency, treatment of iron deficiency, and key patient teaching for iron supplements. Plus,...
Nutrition, part 5: Electrolytes - Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium
Key information about the following electrolytes: calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sodium (Na). The function of each electrolyte, the normal range for each electrolyte, cool chicken...
Nutrition, part 5: Electrolytes - Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium
Key information about the following electrolytes: calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sodium (Na). The function of each electrolyte, the normal range for each electrolyte, cool chicken...
Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K
What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamins? We'll cover all of this plus the signs of deficiency...
Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K
What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamins? We'll cover all of this plus the signs of deficiency...
Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C
The functions and sources of B-complex vitamins, as well as risk factors associated with deficiency. Conditions that result from deficiencies of B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B6 (Pyridoxine), B9...
Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C
The functions and sources of B-complex vitamins, as well as risk factors associated with deficiency. Conditions that result from deficiencies of B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B6 (Pyridoxine), B9...
Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein
The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydrates: simple vs. complex, glycogen, and fiber. Fat: saturated vs. unsaturated vs. trans, and cholesterol. Protein: amino...
Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein
The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydrates: simple vs. complex, glycogen, and fiber. Fat: saturated vs. unsaturated vs. trans, and cholesterol. Protein: amino...
Nutrition, part 1: Introduction, Overview of Nutrients
What's the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? A water soluble vitamin vs. a fat soluble vitamin? A major mineral vs. a trace mineral? In this introduction to our...
Nutrition, part 1: Introduction, Overview of Nutrients
What's the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? A water soluble vitamin vs. a fat soluble vitamin? A major mineral vs. a trace mineral? In this introduction to our...
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