Nutrition

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! ### Episode 9 – Nutrition Nursing Concepts Live In this episode, Alex and Jordan break down the complete nutrition content from nursing curriculum. They cover why nutrition knowledge is essential for nurses, a quick review of GI anatomy and physiology, factors that influence food choices, and the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients. The discussion includes energy values, types of fats, fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins, key minerals, and the functions of water. They also walk through nutritional screening and assessment tools, BMI calculation and categories, waist circumference risk thresholds, physical signs of malnutrition, and relevant lab values. Clinical judgment is applied through a realistic patient scenario, followed by nursing interventions, aspiration precautions, therapeutic diets, and the differences between enteral and parenteral nutrition. The episode ends with practical teaching points students can use at the bedside.