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Nutrition Essentials Study Guide & Flashcard Index
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Here is the list of topics covered in our Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Flashcards, which can be used as an easy reference guide for your flashcards. This is also an essential list of the Nutrition topics to know for your nursing exams!
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| Topic | Card # | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 1-3 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Macronutrients | 1-7 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vitamin C | 1, 10 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vitamin A | 1, 11 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Fat-Soluble Vitamins | 1, 11-14 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vitamin D | 1, 12 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vitamin E | 1, 13 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vitamin K | 1, 14, 47 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Calcium (Ca) | 1, 15 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Minerals | 1, 15-21 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1, 16 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Phosphorus (P) | 1, 17 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Potassium (K) | 1, 18, 47 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Sodium (Na) | 1, 19 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Iron (Fe) | 1, 20 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Trace Minerals | 1, 20-21 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Fluoride | 1, 21 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Zinc | 1, 21 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Lipids | 1, 4 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Protein | 1, 6-7, 47 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Water-Soluble Vitamins | 1, 8-10 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vitamins | 1, 8-14 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Micronutrients | 1, 8-21 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| B-Complex Vitamins | 1, 8-9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Iodine | 1. 21 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Scurvy | 10 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Xerophthalmia | 11 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Rickets | 12 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hypercalcemia | 15 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hypocalcemia | 15 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hypermagnesemia | 16 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hypomagnesemia | 16 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hyperphosphatemia | 17 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hypophosphatemia | 17 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hyperkalemia | 18 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hypokalemia | 18 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hypernatremia | 19 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hyponatremia | 19 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Glycogen | 2 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Dehydration | 22 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Insensible Water Loss | 22 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Sensible Water Loss | 22 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Water | 22 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) | 23 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF) | 23 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | 24 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| MyPlate | 25 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Aerobic Activity | 26 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Muscle Strengthening Activity | 26 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Weight Loss | 27, 66 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Lacto Vegetarian Diet | 28 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet | 28 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Pescatarian Diet | 28 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vegan Diet | 28 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Vegetarian Diets | 28 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Religious Dietary Considerations | 29 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Fiber | 3 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Cultural Dietary Considerations | 30 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Pregnancy Nutrition | 31-33 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Gestational Diabetes | 33 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Hyperemesis | 33 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Phenylketonuria (PKU) | 33 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Infant Nutrition | 34-35 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Breastmilk Storage | 35 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Formula Preparation/Storage | 35 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Toddler Nutrition | 36 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Adolescent Nutrition | 37 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| School-Age Children Nutrition | 37 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Older Adult Nutrition | 38-39 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Saturated fat | 4 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Trans fat | 4 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Unsaturated fat | 4 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Cholesterol | 5 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) | 5 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) | 5 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Amino Acids | 6 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Complementary Protein | 6 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Complete Protein | 6 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Incomplete Protein | 6 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Anabolism | 7 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Catabolism | 7 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Nitrogen Balance | 7 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Beriberi | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Cheilosis | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Cobalamin (B12) | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Folate (B9) | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Niacin (B3) | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Pellagra | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Pernicious Anemia | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Pyridoxine (B9) | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Thiamin (B1) | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome | 9 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 9, 31 | Foundations of Nutrition & Diet |
| Albumin | 40 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Nutritional Assessment | 40 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Prealbumin | 40 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Clear Liquid Diet | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Dysphagia Diet | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Full Liquid Diet | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Mechanical Diet | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| NPO | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Oral Diets | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Pureed Diet | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Soft Diet | 41 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Enteral Nutrition | 42-44 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Parenteral Nutrition | 45 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Alcohol | 46 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Grapefruit Juice | 46 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Tyramine | 46 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Medication Interactions | 46-47 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Kwashiorkor | 48 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Marasmus | 48 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) | 48 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Metabolic Syndrome | 49 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) | 50 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 50 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Tuberculosis | 50 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | 51 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Heart Failure | 51 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Hypertension | 51 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) | 51 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| DASH Diet | 52 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Heart-Healthy Diet | 52 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Mediterranean Diet | 52 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Meniere's Disease | 53 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Migraine Headaches | 53 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Neurologic Dysphagia | 53 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Dysphagia | 53, 55 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Gout | 54 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Osteomalacia | 54 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Osteoporosis | 54 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | 56 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Gastritis | 57 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Hiatal Hernia | 57 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) | 57 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Nausea | 58 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Vomiting | 58 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| BRAT Diet | 59 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Constipation | 59 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Diarrhea | 59 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Campylobacter | 60 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| E. coli | 60 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Listeria | 60 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Norovirus | 60 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Salmonella | 60 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Toxoplasmosis | 60 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Foodborne Illness | 60-61 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Celiac Disease | 62 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) | 63 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 63 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Diverticulitis | 64 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Ostomies | 64 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Short Bowel Syndrome | 64 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cholecystitis | 65 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cholelithiasis | 65 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cirrhosis | 65 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Pancreatitis | 65 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Bariatric Surgery | 66 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Dumping Syndrome | 66 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Anorexia Nervosa | 67 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Bulimia Nervosa | 67 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Refeeding Syndrome | 67 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Hyperglycemia | 68 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Somogyi Phenomenon | 68 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Diabetes | 68-69 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Hypoglycemia | 69 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Addison's Disease | 70 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Diabetes Insipidus | 70 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) | 70 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cushing's Syndrome | 71 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Hyperthyroidism | 71 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Hypothyroidism | 71 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) | 72 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | 72 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Calcium Oxalate Stones | 73 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Glomerulonephritis | 73 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Nephrotic Syndrome | 73 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Uric Acid Stones | 73 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Urolithiasis | 73 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cancer Prevention | 74 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cancer | 74-78 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Cancer Complications | 75 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Xerostomia | 77 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |
| Stomatitis | 78 | Nutrition for Nursing Practice |