ATI Nutrition CMS 2 – Comprehensive RN Study Guide for Level 2+ Success

ATI Nutrition CMS 2 – Comprehensive RN Study Guide for Level 2+ SuccessThis ATI Content Mastery Series (CMS) Nutrition 2 Study Guide is the most complete and organized resource for nursing students preparing for ATI exams. It mirrors the latest ATI CMS RN book layout, making it easy to follow and perfect for exam prep. What’s Inside: - Sources of Nutrition - Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water - Dietary reference intakes, energy values (kcal/g), and deficiency/toxicity signs - Metabolic Rate & Stress Response - Basal metabolic rate (BMR), resting metabolic rate (RMR), and factors affecting metabolism - Protein requirements during acute stress, trauma, and illness - BMI & Nitrogen Balance - BMI ranges (underweight, healthy, overweight, obese) - Albumin & prealbumin lab values, nitrogen balance (positive, negative, neutral) - Obesity Medications - Orlistat, Lorcaserin, Phentermine‑Topiramate (mechanisms, adverse effects, contraindications) - Healthy Eating Guidelines - MyPlate recommendations, fiber intake, sodium limits, cholesterol guidelines, alcohol moderation - Vegetarian diet variations (vegan, lacto, lacto‑ovo) and supplementation needs - Food Safety & Foodborne Illnesses - Storage guidelines, safe cooking temperatures, cross‑contamination prevention - Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Norovirus (sources, signs/symptoms) - Food‑Drug Interactions - Vitamin K & warfarin, protein & levodopa, tyramine & MAOIs, grapefruit juice, herbal supplements - Cultural, Ethnic & Religious Influences - Hispanic, Asian, Orthodox Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, Adventist, Buddhist dietary practices - Fasting traditions (Ramadan, Ash Wednesday, etc.) - Nutrition Across the Lifespan - Pregnancy & lactation caloric/protein requirements - Folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D recommendations Key Benefits: - Organized exactly like the ATI CMS RN book - Easy‑to‑read format with concise bullet points - Covers all exam‑relevant nutrition content in one place - Designed to help you achieve Level 2 or higher on ATI CMS Nutritio