Nutrition Essentials

Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K - LevelUpRN

Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K

by Cathy Parkes 2 Comments

What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamin...
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Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C - LevelUpRN

Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C

by Cathy Parkes 1 Comment

The functions and sources of B-complex vitamins, as well as risk factors associated with deficien...
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Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein - LevelUpRN

Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein

by Cathy Parkes

The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydra...
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Nursing Tips: Nutrition

Vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy, and it causes swollen/bleeding gums, tooth loss, and poor wound healing.

Scurvy

by Cathy Parkes May 11, 2023

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