Section: Unit 6: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management | Nutrition in Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Overview:

    This unit explains the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of chronic diseases affecting various body systems, including cardiovascular, neurologic, endocrine, hematological, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems. It discusses evidence-based nutritional interventions and the nurse's role in promoting health and preventing disease through nutrition.

    Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Explain the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of the following chronic diseases:

        a. Cardiovascular 
        b. Neurologic
        c. Endocrine
        d. Hematological 
        e. Pulmonary
        f. Gastrointestinal
        g. Renal
        h. Musculoskeletal and Integumentary

    • Unit 6: Lesson 1: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Diseases

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Explain the relationship between nutrition and cardiovascular health
      • Identify key dietary factors that influence cardiovascular disease risk
      • Discuss evidence-based nutritional interventions for cardiovascular disease prevention and management
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to cardiovascular diseases

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 16 minutes.

       
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 2: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Neurologic Diseases

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Describe the impact of nutrition on neurological health
      • Identify nutritional factors that influence the development and progression of common neurological disorders
      • Discuss dietary strategies to support brain health and manage neurological conditions
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to neurologic diseases

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 38 minutes.

       
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 3: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Endocrine Disorders

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Explain the relationship between nutrition and endocrine function
      • Identify dietary factors that influence common endocrine disorders
      • Discuss evidence-based nutritional interventions for managing endocrine disorders
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to endocrine disorders

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 36 minutes.

       
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 4: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Hematological Disorders

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Describe the impact of nutrition on blood health
      • Identify key nutrients essential for hematopoiesis and blood function
      • Discuss dietary strategies for managing common hematological disorders
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to hematological disorders

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 54 minutes.

       
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 5: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Pulmonary Disorders

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Explain the relationship between nutrition and respiratory health
      • Identify nutritional factors that influence common pulmonary disorders
      • Discuss dietary strategies to support lung function and manage respiratory conditions
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to pulmonary disorders

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 20 minutes.

       
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 6: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Describe the impact of nutrition on gastrointestinal health
      • Identify dietary factors that influence common gastrointestinal disorders
      • Discuss evidence-based nutritional interventions for managing gastrointestinal conditions
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to gastrointestinal disorders

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 46 minutes.

       
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 7: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Renal Disorders

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Explain the relationship between nutrition and kidney function
      • Identify key dietary factors that influence renal health and disease progression
      • Discuss evidence-based nutritional interventions for managing chronic kidney disease
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to renal disorders

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 11 minutes.

       
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 8: Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Disorders

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Describe the impact of nutrition on bone, muscle, and skin health
      • Identify key nutrients essential for maintaining musculoskeletal and integumentary health
      • Discuss dietary strategies for managing common musculoskeletal and skin disorders
      • Discuss the nurse's role in nutrition for the promotion of health, prevention of disease and education related to musculoskeletal and integumentary disorders

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 8 minutes.

       
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