Nutrition Essentials

Foundations (14)

Nutrition, part 14: Nutrition for Older Adults

Nutrition, part 14: Nutrition for Older Adults

Cathy Parkes

Nutrition for older adults. Changes that occur as we get older that affect nutrition. Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for older adults.

Nutrition, part 14: Nutrition for Older Adults

Cathy Parkes

Nutrition for older adults. Changes that occur as we get older that affect nutrition. Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for older adults.

Nutrition, part 13: Childhood Nutrition

Nutrition, part 13: Childhood Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional recommendations for toddlers, school age children, and adolescents.

Nutrition, part 13: Childhood Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional recommendations for toddlers, school age children, and adolescents.

Nutrition, part 12: Infant Nutrition

Nutrition, part 12: Infant Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Infant nutrition, including expected weight gain, introduction of solid food, choking hazards, breastmilk storage, and formula preparation and storage.

Nutrition, part 12: Infant Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Infant nutrition, including expected weight gain, introduction of solid food, choking hazards, breastmilk storage, and formula preparation and storage.

Nutrition, part 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition, part 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy

Cathy Parkes

Nutrition during pregnancy. Key nutrients needed during pregnancy, including: folic acid, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and fluids. Weight gain and increased calorie intake during pregnancy. Nutrition for key pregnancy...

Nutrition, part 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy

Cathy Parkes

Nutrition during pregnancy. Key nutrients needed during pregnancy, including: folic acid, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and fluids. Weight gain and increased calorie intake during pregnancy. Nutrition for key pregnancy...

Nutrition, part 10: Vegetarian Diets and Religious & Cultural Dietary Consideration

Nutrition, part 10: Vegetarian Diets and Religious & Cultural Dietary Consideration

Cathy Parkes

The different types of vegetarian diets (e.g., vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pescatarian). Religious dietary considerations for Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, and Mormonism. Cultural dietary considerations for...

Nutrition, part 10: Vegetarian Diets and Religious & Cultural Dietary Consideration

Cathy Parkes

The different types of vegetarian diets (e.g., vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pescatarian). Religious dietary considerations for Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, and Mormonism. Cultural dietary considerations for...

Nutrition, part 9: Nutrition & Activity Guidelines for Adults & Weight Loss

Nutrition, part 9: Nutrition & Activity Guidelines for Adults & Weight Loss

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for adults, including foods that should be included in a healthy diet, and foods and beverages that should be avoided or limited. Activity guidelines for adults, based on...

Nutrition, part 9: Nutrition & Activity Guidelines for Adults & Weight Loss

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for adults, including foods that should be included in a healthy diet, and foods and beverages that should be avoided or limited. Activity guidelines for adults, based on...

Nutrition, part 8: Daily Caloric Requirements and Body Mass Index

Nutrition, part 8: Daily Caloric Requirements and Body Mass Index

Cathy Parkes

The calculation of an individual's daily caloric requirements, which is based on their basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, and the thermic effect of feeding (TEF). Factors that increase BMR...

Nutrition, part 8: Daily Caloric Requirements and Body Mass Index

Cathy Parkes

The calculation of an individual's daily caloric requirements, which is based on their basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, and the thermic effect of feeding (TEF). Factors that increase BMR...

Nutrition, part 7: Water

Nutrition, part 7: Water

Cathy Parkes

Water, including the role of water in the body, the recommended daily intake of water, types of water loss, and signs/symptoms of dehydration.

Nutrition, part 7: Water

Cathy Parkes

Water, including the role of water in the body, the recommended daily intake of water, types of water loss, and signs/symptoms of dehydration.

Nutrition, part 6: Trace Minerals - Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc

Nutrition, part 6: Trace Minerals - Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc

Cathy Parkes

Key trace minerals overview: iron, fluoride, iodine, zinc. Functions of iron, dietary sources of iron, signs/symptoms of deficiency, treatment of iron deficiency, and key patient teaching for iron supplements. Plus,...

Nutrition, part 6: Trace Minerals - Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc

Cathy Parkes

Key trace minerals overview: iron, fluoride, iodine, zinc. Functions of iron, dietary sources of iron, signs/symptoms of deficiency, treatment of iron deficiency, and key patient teaching for iron supplements. Plus,...

Nutrition, part 5- Electrolytes - Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium

Nutrition, part 5: Electrolytes - Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium

Cathy Parkes

Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium: Function, normal range, mnemonic hints, dietary sources, and signs/symptoms of excess or deficiency.

Nutrition, part 5: Electrolytes - Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium

Cathy Parkes

Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium: Function, normal range, mnemonic hints, dietary sources, and signs/symptoms of excess or deficiency.

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

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

Cathy Parkes

What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamins? We'll cover all of this plus the signs of deficiency...

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

Cathy Parkes

What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamins? We'll cover all of this plus the signs of deficiency...

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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

Cathy Parkes

Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cobalamin, Vitamin C: Functions, sources, deficiency risks & conditions. Plus, scurvy!

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

Cathy Parkes

Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cobalamin, Vitamin C: Functions, sources, deficiency risks & conditions. Plus, scurvy!

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

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

Cathy Parkes

The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydrates: simple vs. complex, glycogen, and fiber. Fat: saturated vs. unsaturated vs. trans, and cholesterol. Protein: amino...

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

Cathy Parkes

The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydrates: simple vs. complex, glycogen, and fiber. Fat: saturated vs. unsaturated vs. trans, and cholesterol. Protein: amino...

Nutrition, part 1: Introduction, Overview of Nutrients - LevelUpRN

Nutrition, part 1: Introduction, Overview of Nutrients

Cathy Parkes

What's the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? A water soluble vitamin vs. a fat soluble vitamin? A major mineral vs. a trace mineral? In this introduction to our...

Nutrition, part 1: Introduction, Overview of Nutrients

Cathy Parkes

What's the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? A water soluble vitamin vs. a fat soluble vitamin? A major mineral vs. a trace mineral? In this introduction to our...