SENIOR CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS
EMERALD CHARITY BILBREW, FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JODY VOGELZANG, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
KELLI WHITTINGTON, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
,Contents
Preface 1
UNIT 1 NUTRITION BASICS FOR NURSES
CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Nutrition for Nurses 7
Introduction 7
1.1 What Is Nutrition? 7
1.2 Interdisciplinary Teams and Nutrition in Nursing Practice 10
1.3 Nutrition and Population Health 12
1.4 Vulnerable Populations 17
1.5 Evidence-Based Practice and Nutrition 19
Chapter Summary 22
Key Terms 22
Review Questions 22
Suggested Reading 24
CHAPTER 2
A Holistic View of Macronutrients 25
Introduction 25
2.1 Carbohydrates 25
2.2 Fats 29
2.3 Protein 32
2.4 Hydration 36
Chapter Summary 38
Key Terms 38
Review Questions 38
Suggested Reading 40
CHAPTER 3
A Holistic View of Micronutrients 41
Introduction 41
3.1 Vitamins 42
3.2 Minerals 50
3.3 Supplements 53
Chapter Summary 57
Key Terms 57
Review Questions 57
Suggested Reading 59
, CHAPTER 4
The Digestive Process 61
Introduction 61
4.1 Digestion 61