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Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice

Dudek · 9th Edition · ISBN 9781975161125 · Wolters Kluwer Health

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice (9th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 24 chapters.

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Chapter index

Unit 1: Nutrition Fundamentals

Chapter 1: Nutrition in Health
Chapter 2: Guidelines for Healthy Eating
Chapter 3: Carbohydrates
Chapter 4: Protein
Chapter 5: Lipids
Chapter 6: Vitamins
Chapter 7: Water and Minerals
Chapter 8: Energy Balance

Unit 2: Nutrition in Health Promotion

Chapter 9: Food and Supplement Labeling
Chapter 10: Consumer Interests and Concerns
Chapter 11: Cultural and Religious Influences on Food and Nutrition
Chapter 12: Healthy Eating for Healthy Babies
Chapter 13: Nutrition for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Chapter 14: Nutrition for Older Adults

Unit 3: Nutrition in Clinical Practice

Chapter 15: Hospital Nutrition: Identifying Nutrition Risk and Feeding Clients
Chapter 16: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Chapter 17: Nutrition for Obesity and Eating Disorders
Chapter 18: Nutrition for Clients with Critical Illness
Chapter 19: Nutrition for Clients with Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
Chapter 20: Nutrition for Clients with Disorders of the Lower GI Tract and Accessory Organs
Chapter 21: Nutrition for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 22: Nutrition for Clients with Cardiovascular Disorders
Chapter 23: Nutrition for Clients with Kidney Disorders
Chapter 24: Nutrition for Clients with Cancer or HIV/AIDS

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice (9th Edition) by Dudek. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer Health or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.