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Nutrition Essentials Study Guide & Flashcard Index - 2023 Update
Here is the list of topics covered in our Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Flashcards, Edition 3, 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!
Looking for the old Edition 2? Check out the pre-2023 Nutrition index.
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| Topic | Card # | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) | 72 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Addison's Disease | 70 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Adolescent Nutrition | 37 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Aerobic Activity | 26 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Amino Acids | 6 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Anabolism | 7 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Anorexia Nervosa | 67 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| B-Complex Vitamins | 1, 8-9 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Bariatric Surgery | 66 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) | 23 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | 24 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Breastmilk Storage | 35 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Bulimia Nervosa | 67 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Calcium (Ca) | 1, 15 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Cancer | 74-78 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cancer Complications | 75 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cancer Prevention | 74 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Carbohydrates | 1-3 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Catabolism | 7 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Celiac Disease | 62 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cholecystitis | 65 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cholelithiasis | 65 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cholesterol | 5 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | 72 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder | 50 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cirrhosis | 65 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Clear Liquid Diet | 41 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cobalamin (B12) | 9 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Complementary Protein | 6 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Complete Protein | 6 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Constipation | 59 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | 51 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cultural Dietary Considerations | 30 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Cushing's Syndrome | 71 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 50 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| DASH Diet | 52 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Dehydration | 22 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Diabetes | 68-69 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Diabetes Insipidus | 70 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Diarrhea | 59 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Diverticulitis | 64 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Dumping Syndrome | 66 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Dysphagia | 53, 55 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Dysphagia Diet | 41 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Enteral Nutrition | 42-44 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Fat-Soluble Vitamins | 1, 11-14 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Fiber | 3 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Fluoride | 1, 21 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Folate (B9) | 9 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Foodborne Illness | 60-61 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Formula Preparation/Storage | 35 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Full Liquid Diet | 41 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Gastritis | 57 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | 56 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Gestational Diabetes | 33 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Glomerulonephritis | 73 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Glycogen | 2 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Gout | 54 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Heart Failure | 51 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Heart-Healthy Diet | 52 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Hiatal Hernia | 57 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) | 5 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypercalcemia | 15 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hyperemesis | 33 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hyperglycemia | 68 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Hyperkalemia | 18 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypermagnesemia | 16 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypernatremia | 19 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hyperphosphatemia | 17 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypertension | 51 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Hyperthyroidism | 71 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Hypocalcemia | 15 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypoglycemia | 69 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Hypokalemia | 18 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypomagnesemia | 16 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hyponatremia | 19 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypophosphatemia | 17 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Hypothyroidism | 71 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Incomplete Protein | 6 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Infant Nutrition | 34-35 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Insensible Water Loss | 22 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Iodine | 1, 21 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Iron (Fe) | 1, 20 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) | 63 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 63 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Kwashiorkor | 48 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Lacto Vegetarian Diet | 28 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet | 28 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Lipids | 1, 4 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) | 5 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Macronutrients | 1-7 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1, 16 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Marasmus | 48 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Mechanical Diet | 41 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Medication Interactions | 46-47 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Meniere's Disease | 53 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Metabolic Syndrome | 49 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Micronutrients | 1, 8-21 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Migraine Headaches | 53 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Minerals | 1, 15-21 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Muscle Strengthening Activity | 26 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) | 51 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| MyPlate | 25 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Nausea | 58 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Nephrotic Syndrome | 73 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Niacin (B3) | 9 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Nitrogen Balance | 7 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Nutritional Assessment | 40 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Older Adult Nutrition | 38-39 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Oral Diets | 41 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Osteomalacia | 54 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Osteoporosis | 54 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Ostomies | 64 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Pancreatitis | 65 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Parenteral Nutrition | 45 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) | 57 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Pescatarian Diet | 28 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Phenylketonuria (PKU) | 33 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Phosphorus (P) | 1, 17 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Potassium (K) | 1, 18, 47 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Pregnancy Nutrition | 31-33 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Protein | 1, 6-7, 47 | Foundations of nutrition & diet, Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) | 48 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Pureed Diet | 41 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 9 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Refeeding Syndrome | 67 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Religious Dietary Considerations | 29 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 9 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Saturated Fat | 4 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| School-Age Children Nutrition | 37 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Sensible Water Loss | 22 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Short Bowel Syndrome | 64 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| SIADH | 70 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Sodium (Na) | 1, 19 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Soft Diet | 41 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Somogyi Phenomenon | 68 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Stomatitis | 78 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF) | 23 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Thiamin (B1) | 9 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Toddler Nutrition | 36 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Trace Minerals | 1, 20-21 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Trans Fat | 4 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Tuberculosis | 50 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Unsaturated Fat | 4 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Urolithiasis | 73 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Vegan Diet | 28 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Vegetarian Diets | 28 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Vitamin A | 1, 11 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Vitamin C | 1, 10 | 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 |
| Vitamins | 1, 8-14 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Vomiting | 58 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Water | 22 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Water-Soluble Vitamins | 1, 8-10 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
| Weight Loss | 27, 66 | Foundations of nutrition & diet, Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Xerostomia | 77 | Nutrition for nursing practice |
| Zinc | 1, 21 | Foundations of nutrition & diet |
