Nutrition Essentials Study Guide & Flashcard Index

Here is the list of topics covered in our Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Flashcards, Edition 3, which can be used as an easy reference guide for your flashcards. This is also an essential list of the Nutrition topics to know for your nursing exams!

Topic/Term Card # Section
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 72 Nursing Practice Study
Addison's Disease 70 Nursing Practice Study
Adolescent Nutrition 37 Foundations Study
Aerobic Activity 26 Foundations Study
Amino Acids 6 Foundations Study
Anabolism 7 Foundations Study
Anorexia Nervosa 67 Nursing Practice Study
B-Complex Vitamins 1, 8-9 Foundations Study
Bariatric Surgery 66 Nursing Practice Study
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 23 Foundations Study
Body Mass Index (BMI) 24 Foundations Study
Breastmilk Storage 35 Foundations Study
Bulimia Nervosa 67 Nursing Practice Study
Calcium (Ca) 1, 15 Foundations Study
Cancer 74-78 Nursing Practice Study
Cancer Complications 75 Nursing Practice Study
Cancer Prevention 74 Nursing Practice Study
Carbohydrates 1-3 Foundations Study
Catabolism 7 Foundations Study
Celiac Disease 62 Nursing Practice Study
Cholecystitis 65 Nursing Practice Study
Cholelithiasis 65 Nursing Practice Study
Cholesterol 5 Foundations Study
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 72 Nursing Practice Study
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder 50 Nursing Practice Study
Cirrhosis 65 Nursing Practice Study
Clear Liquid Diet 41 Nursing Practice Study
Cobalamin (B12) 9 Foundations Study
Complementary Protein 6 Foundations Study
Complete Protein 6 Foundations Study
Constipation 59 Nursing Practice Study
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 51 Nursing Practice Study
Cultural Dietary Considerations 30 Foundations Study
Cushing's Syndrome 71 Nursing Practice Study
Cystic Fibrosis 50 Nursing Practice Study
DASH Diet 52 Nursing Practice Study
Dehydration 22 Foundations Study
Diabetes 68-69 Nursing Practice Study
Diabetes Insipidus 70 Nursing Practice Study
Diarrhea 59 Nursing Practice Study
Diverticulitis 64 Nursing Practice Study
Dumping Syndrome 66 Nursing Practice Study
Dysphagia 53, 55 Nursing Practice Study
Dysphagia Diet 41 Nursing Practice Study
Enteral Nutrition 42-44 Nursing Practice Study
Fat-Soluble Vitamins 1, 11-14 Foundations Study
Fiber 3 Foundations Study
Fluoride 1, 21 Foundations Study
Folate (B9) 9 Foundations Study
Foodborne Illness 60-61 Nursing Practice Study
Formula Preparation/Storage 35 Foundations Study
Full Liquid Diet 41 Nursing Practice Study
Gastritis 57 Nursing Practice Study
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 56 Nursing Practice Study
Gestational Diabetes 33 Foundations Study
Glomerulonephritis 73 Nursing Practice Study
Glycogen 2 Foundations Study
Gout 54 Nursing Practice Study
Heart Failure 51 Nursing Practice Study
Heart-Healthy Diet 52 Nursing Practice Study
Hiatal Hernia 57 Nursing Practice Study
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) 5 Foundations Study
Hypercalcemia 15 Foundations Study
Hyperemesis 33 Foundations Study
Hyperglycemia 68 Nursing Practice Study
Hyperkalemia 18 Foundations Study
Hypermagnesemia 16 Foundations Study
Hypernatremia 19 Foundations Study
Hyperphosphatemia 17 Foundations Study
Hypertension 51 Nursing Practice Study
Hyperthyroidism 71 Nursing Practice Study
Hypocalcemia 15 Foundations Study
Hypoglycemia 69 Nursing Practice Study
Hypokalemia 18 Foundations Study
Hypomagnesemia 16 Foundations Study
Hyponatremia 19 Foundations Study
Hypophosphatemia 17 Foundations Study
Hypothyroidism 71 Nursing Practice Study
Incomplete Protein 6 Foundations Study
Infant Nutrition 34-35 Foundations Study
Insensible Water Loss 22 Foundations Study
Iodine 1, 21 Foundations Study
Iron (Fe) 1, 20 Foundations Study
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) 63 Nursing Practice Study
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 63 Nursing Practice Study
Kwashiorkor 48 Nursing Practice Study
Lacto Vegetarian Diet 28 Foundations Study
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet 28 Foundations Study
Lipids 1, 4 Foundations Study
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) 5 Foundations Study
Macronutrients 1-7 Foundations Study
Magnesium (Mg) 1, 16 Foundations Study
Marasmus 48 Nursing Practice Study
Mechanical Diet 41 Nursing Practice Study
Medication Interactions 46-47 Nursing Practice Study
Meniere's Disease 53 Nursing Practice Study
Metabolic Syndrome 49 Nursing Practice Study
Micronutrients 1, 8-21 Foundations Study
Migraine Headaches 53 Nursing Practice Study
Minerals 1, 15-21 Foundations Study
Muscle Strengthening Activity 26 Foundations Study
Myocardial Infarction (MI) 51 Nursing Practice Study
MyPlate 25 Foundations Study
Nausea 58 Nursing Practice Study
Nephrotic Syndrome 73 Nursing Practice Study
Niacin (B3) 9 Foundations Study
Nitrogen Balance 7 Foundations Study
Nutritional Assessment 40 Foundations Study
Older Adult Nutrition 38-39 Foundations Study
Oral Diets 41 Nursing Practice Study
Osteomalacia 54 Nursing Practice Study
Osteoporosis 54 Nursing Practice Study
Ostomies 64 Nursing Practice Study
Pancreatitis 65 Nursing Practice Study
Parenteral Nutrition 45 Nursing Practice Study
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) 57 Nursing Practice Study
Pescatarian Diet 28 Foundations Study
Phenylketonuria (PKU) 33 Foundations Study
Phosphorus (P) 1, 17 Foundations Study
Potassium (K) 1, 18, 47 Foundations Study
Pregnancy Nutrition 31-33 Foundations Study
Protein 1, 6-7, 47 Foundations, Nursing Practice Study
Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) 48 Nursing Practice Study
Pureed Diet 41 Nursing Practice Study
Pyridoxine (B6) 9 Foundations Study
Refeeding Syndrome 67 Nursing Practice Study
Religious Dietary Considerations 29 Foundations Study
Riboflavin (B2) 9 Foundations Study
Saturated Fat 4 Foundations Study
School-Age Children Nutrition 37 Foundations Study
Sensible Water Loss 22 Foundations Study
Short Bowel Syndrome 64 Nursing Practice Study
SIADH 70 Nursing Practice Study
Sodium (Na) 1, 19 Foundations Study
Soft Diet 41 Nursing Practice Study
Somogyi Phenomenon 68 Nursing Practice Study
Stomatitis 78 Nursing Practice Study
Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF) 23 Foundations Study
Thiamin (B1) 9 Foundations Study
Toddler Nutrition 36 Foundations Study
Trace Minerals 1, 20-21 Foundations Study
Trans Fat 4 Foundations Study
Tuberculosis 50 Nursing Practice Study
Unsaturated Fat 4 Foundations Study
Urolithiasis 73 Nursing Practice Study
Vegan Diet 28 Foundations Study
Vegetarian Diets 28 Foundations Study
Vitamin A 1, 11 Foundations Study
Vitamin C 1, 10 Foundations Study
Vitamin D 1, 12 Foundations Study
Vitamin E 1, 13 Foundations Study
Vitamin K 1, 14, 47 Foundations Study
Vitamins 1, 8-14 Foundations Study
Vomiting 58 Nursing Practice Study
Water 22 Foundations Study
Water-Soluble Vitamins 1, 8-10 Foundations Study
Weight Loss 27, 66 Foundations, Nursing Practice Study
Xerostomia 77 Nursing Practice Study
Zinc 1, 21 Foundations Study