NUR1172 Assignments Latest 2022 May (Full)

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 1 Assignment

Reflection

Think about your own nutrition and diet. If you were asked to give yourself a rating from 1 to 5, with 5 representing the most "healthy eater," what number would you give yourself?

If your rating was 4 -5, what are you eating and doing with regard to your nutrition that reflects this rating? What do/can you do to ensure you will continue to do these things even if you have limited time or are stressed?

If your rating was 3 or below, what two changes might you make in your eating patterns to improve your nutrition and diet?

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 2 Assignment

Macronutrients and Their Impact

Create a PowerPoint presentation of no more than 15 slides that reflect your understanding of the three macronutrients discussed in this module: Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins. Be creative!

Each slide should include information about each macronutrient.

Definition of the macronutrient inclusive of its function and structure - 2 pts

Where they are digested and absorbed - 5 pts

Types and their purpose - 3 pts

Special characteristics and function - 5 pts

Clinical applications as they relate to health and diets - 5 pts

Use APA Editorial Format for citations and references used other than the textbook.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 5 Assignment

Reflection

In a Word® document answer the following questions.

In Module 01 Written Assignment - Reflection you were asked to give yourself a rating from 1 to 5, with 5 representing the healthiest eater. What number would you give yourself now?

Did your rating change? If so, in what direction and in what way? What adjustments to your diet, if any, did you make?

Are your eating patterns based on family traditions or cultural or religious reasons? If so, do these support or promote healthy eating?

What two important nutritional principles or concepts have you learned and will always remember? What is their impact on your delivery of quality safe nursing care?

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 5 Assignment

Describing a Nutritional Assessment Tool

Find a dietary assessment tool that can be used either generally or for a specific alteration in health.

When you have found your assessment tool, answer the following questions:

What is the purpose of this tool? 3 pts

In what ways does the tool account for the individual perceptions and needs of the client? 2pts

Is there a nutritional history included? What does it cover? 5 pts

Is the tool easy to use? Why or why not? 5 pts

Does the tool provide enough information to determine next steps or interventions? Explain. 5 pts

The writing assignment should be no more than 2 pages and APA Editorial Format must be used for citations and references used. Attach a copy of the assessment tool.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 8 Assignment

Type 1 Diabetes: Planning a Day's Meals

Read the following Clinical Case:

Jason is 11 years old and has Type 1 Diabetes. He was diagnosed with Diabetes when he was 5 years old. He is comfortable taking his "blood sugar" readings during the day. He likes to participate in sports and is on the soccer team, which practices three times a week after school. His mother always packs his lunch for school so he does not have to worry about eating the food in the cafeteria.

For this written assignment plan a day's meal for Jason.

Written meal plan with snacks -Breakfast (3pts) -Lunch (3 pts) -Dinner (3 pts) -After School Snacks on Soccer Days (2 pts) -Snacks during the day and before bed (2 pts)

Three issues/considerations - nutrition, diabetes, and children (6 pts total; 2 pts each). Must provide a description of each issue/consideration specific to children (see readings), with one strategy that a nurse may use to address the issue/consideration.

APA formatting (Title page with Running head, Headers and pg #’s, Citation formatting, References formatting) (1 pt) Running heads do not include your name. Refer to your APA reference guide for this.

You may use any of the resources found in this module or any other evidence-based sources (include those as in-text citations and references using APA Editorial Format). (1pt)

You may use any of the resources found in this module or any other evidence-based sources (include those as in-text citations and references using APA Editorial Format).

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 11 Assignment

Evaluating Diets

Research a diet currently being used by the public. It can be a commercial diet such as Atkins, Weight Watchers; a regional diet such as Mediterranean; or one that focuses on types of food such as vegan.

Identify the name of the diet and its purpose (weight maintenance, long term health, etc.). Explain its key points in terms of nutrition (focus on protein, carbohydrates, etc.). Also discuss the diet plan and the diet's strengths and weaknesses. Summarize your paper by evaluating whether you believe the diet is one that is healthy as compared to dietary guidelines.

Name of diet and purpose - 5

Key nutritional points - 5

Diet's strengthen and weaknesses - 5

Healthy diet evaluation - compared to dietary guidelines - 5

The writing assignment should be no more than 2-3 pages and APA Editorial Format must be used for citations and references used.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 11 Assignment

Reflection

In a Word® document answer the following questions.

Since your Module 05 Written Assignment - Reflection have you made any changes in your 1-5 rating where 5 represents the most "healthy eater." What number would you give yourself now?

Did your rating change? If so, in what direction and in what way? What adjustments to your diet, if any, did you make?

What two important nutritional principles or concepts have you learned and will always remember? What is their impact on your delivery of quality safe nursing care?

Select one assignment that you submitted in this course that you believe is your "best work." Explain why you selected this assignment. Attach the assignment to your e-portfolio.