Nutrition for Nurses

Nutrition for Nurses is structured to support the flexible integration of nutrition content across both system-based and nursing competency-based curricula. It can be used whether nutrition is taught as a standalone course or part of another nursing course. The table of contents for Nutrition for Nurses presents content in 20 chapters, organized into 9 thematic units.

The text emphasizes evidence-based practice and holistic assessment to facilitate the integration of nutritional awareness for pre-licensure nursing students in the provision of client-centered care. Nutrition for Nurses helps students develop sound clinical judgment as well as a deep understanding of the impact of nutrition on body systems across the lifespan.

Written and reviewed by highly experienced faculty, Nutrition for Nurses includes a detailed narrative, extensive features and learning resources, and ample student support. The presentation utilizes concepts promoting the development of clinical judgment by building upon the systematic model developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

Senior Contributing Authors

Emerald Charity Bilbrew, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Jody Vogelzang, Fairfield University
Kelli Whittington, Southern Illinois University

Contributing Authors

Amy B. Britt, Bon Secours Mercy Health
Millie Hepburn, Sacred Heart University
Lisa R. McDonald, Capella University
Lee Anne Oliver, Beaufort County Community College
Marygrace Piskorowski, SUNY at Buffalo
Sharon R. Simon, Shenandoah University
Miranda Smith, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Nicole M. Stephens, Galveston College
Cynthia Wagner, University of North Georgia

Unit 1 Nutrition Basics for Nurses

Chapter 1 Introduction to Nutrition for Nurses
o Introduction
o 1.1 What Is Nutrition?
o 1.2 Interdisciplinary Teams and Nutrition in Nursing Practice
o 1.3 Nutrition and Population Health
o 1.4 Vulnerable Populations
o 1.5 Evidence-Based Practice and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 2 A Holistic View of Macronutrients
o Introduction
o 2.1 Carbohydrates
o 2.2 Fats
o 2.3 Protein
o 2.4 Hydration
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 3 A Holistic View of Micronutrients
o Introduction
o 3.1 Vitamins
o 3.2 Minerals
o 3.3 Supplements
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 4 The Digestive Process
o Introduction
o 4.1 Digestion
o 4.2 Physical Assessment of Digestive Organs
o 4.3 The Function of Digestive Organs
o 4.4 The Nurse’s Role in the Promotion of Gut Health
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 2 Nutrition and Neurological Wellness

Chapter 5 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Neurological Wellness
o Introduction
o 5.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Neurologic System
o 5.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
o 5.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
o 5.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 6 Special Nutritional Considerations for Neurological Health
o Introduction
o 6.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Neurological Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 6.2 Nutrition and Chronic Neurological Illnesses
o 6.3 Neurologic Condition Treatments, Medications, and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 3 Nutrition and Endocrine Wellness

Chapter 7 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Endocrine Wellness
o Introduction
o 7.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Endocrine System
o 7.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
o 7.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
o 7.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 8 Special Nutritional Considerations for Endocrine Health
o Introduction
o 8.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Endocrine Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 8.2 Nutrition and Chronic Endocrine Illnesses
o 8.3 Treatments and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 4 Nutrition and Hematological Wellness

Chapter 9 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Hematologic Wellness
o Introduction
o 9.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Hematological System
o 9.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
o 9.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
o 9.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 10 Special Nutritional Considerations for Hematologic Health
o Introduction
o 10.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Hematologic Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 10.2 Nutrition and Chronic Hematologic Illness
o 10.3 Treatments and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 5 Nutrition and Cardiovascular Wellness

Chapter 11 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Cardiovascular Wellness
o Introduction
o 11.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Cardiovascular System
o 11.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
o 11.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
o 11.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 12 Special Nutritional Considerations for Cardiovascular Health
o Introduction
o 12.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Cardiovascular Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 12.2 Nutrition and Long-Term Cardiovascular Illnesses
o 12.3 Treatments and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 6 Nutrition and Pulmonary Wellness

Chapter 13 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Pulmonary Wellness
o Introduction
o 13.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Pulmonary System
o 13.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
o 13.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
o 13.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 14 Special Nutritional Considerations for Pulmonary Health
o Introduction
o 14.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Pulmonary Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 14.2 Nutrition and Chronic Pulmonary Illnesses
o 14.3 Treatments and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 7 Nutrition and Renal Wellness

Chapter 15 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Renal Wellness
o Introduction
o 15.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Renal System
o 15.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
o 15.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
o 15.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 16 Special Nutritional Considerations for Renal Health
o Introduction
o 16.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Renal Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 16.2 Nutrition and Chronic Renal Illness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 8 Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Wellness

Chapter 17 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Gastrointestinal Wellness
o Introduction
o 17.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Gastrointestinal System
o 17.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
o 17.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
o 17.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 18 Special Nutritional Considerations for Gastrointestinal Health
o Introduction
o 18.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Gastrointestinal Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 18.2 Nutrition and Chronic Gastrointestinal Illnesses
o 18.3 Treatments and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Unit 9 Nutrition and Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
Chapter 19 Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
o Introduction
o 19.1 Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
o 19.2 Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
o 19.3 Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
o 19.4 Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading

Chapter 20 Special Nutritional Considerations for Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Health
o Introduction
o 20.1 The Impact of Nutrition on Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness Across the Lifespan
o 20.2 Nutrition and Chronic Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Illness
o 20.3 Treatments and Nutrition
o Chapter Summary
o Key Terms
o Review Questions
o Suggested Reading