Nutrition essentials for nursing practice / Susan G. Dudek, RD, CDN, BS, Nutrition Instructor, Dietetic Technology Program, Erie Community College, Williamsville, New York.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nutrition in health and health care -- Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Lipids -- Vitamins -- Water and minerals -- Energy balance -- Guidelines for healthy eating -- Consumer issues -- Cultural and religious influences on food and nutrition -- Healthy eating for healthy babies -- Nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents -- Nutrition for older adults -- Hospital nutrition : defining nutrition risk and feeding patients -- Nutrition for obesity and eating disorders -- Nutrition for patients with metabolic or respiratory stress -- Nutrition for patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders -- Nutrition for patients with disorders of the lower GI tract and accessory organs -- Nutrition for patients with diabetes mellitus -- Nutrition for patients with cardiovascular disorders -- Nutrition for patients with kidney disorders -- Nutrition for patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS.