You are at the grocery store and want to buy some crackers You are at the grocery store and want to buy some crackers, but you want to choose the healthiest option. You are considering two different brands and decide to compare the nutrition labels on the boxes. The image below shows what you see … Read more
Nutrition plays an essential role in supporting fitness and exercise Nutrition plays an essential role in supporting fitness and exercise. If you increase your level of physical activity, your need for nutrients and calories will also increase. In addition, the foods you eat before and after you exercise will have an impact on your performance … Read more
Osteoporosis literally means porous bones Overview Osteoporosis literally means “porous bones.” It is a chronic, progressive metabolic bone disease that is characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. The resultant bone fragility causes an increased susceptibility to fractures, most commonly in the wrist, hip, and vertebral column. Osteoporosis is very common, … Read more
A 60-year-old patient is having a central line inserted because he needs parenteral nutrition. A 60-year-old patient is having a central line inserted because he needs parenteral nutrition. The patient is awake and talking to the nurse before the procedure begins. He states he has had central lines in the past and that he “knows … Read more
Healthcare professionals would be thrilled if individuals made decisions about what to eat Healthcare professionals would be thrilled if individuals made decisions about what to eat based on a solid knowledge of what constitutes a “healthy diet.” Unfortunately, that is not typically the case. Many people do not know what constitutes a healthy diet. There … Read more