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NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 2 Written 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

Where they are digested and absorbed

Types and their purpose

Special characteristics and function

Clinical applications as they relate to health and diets

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

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 5 Written 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?

Do you believe that the purpose is fulfilled based on the questions being asked? Why?

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

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

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

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

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.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 8 Written 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.

Include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

In particular, include any snacks he may need after school to maintain a balanced diet during soccer practice.

Also include a brief discussion about three issues/considerations regarding nutrition, diabetes, and children that nurses must be aware of.

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 Written 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.

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

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 1 Project Assignment

Nurse E-Portfolio - Initial Course Entry

In this initial entry into your Nurse E-Portfolio for this course, you have opportunities for reflective practice. In this entry you will focus on your understanding and awareness of nutrition. Using the e-portfolio format, answer the following questions. Make sure you spend some time thinking about the answers to these questions before writing.

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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 Project Assignment

Selection of Alteration in Health (Disease)

This is the first submission for this project. Please select an alteration in health (disease) that you would like to work on. Be sure to select a disease that has enough information and depth to meet the project requirements.

Describe the selection in one paragraph and why you chose it. You may use your textbook or other resources for your selection. The disease selected must be approved by your instructor before you continue on to the next project assignment.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 4 Project Assignment

Outline of the Project

Create an outline of your project (1 page). The outline should only contain topic headings and a brief description of what it will cover. See the link below for an APA formatted outline. Remember that your outline will be a guide as you write your paper to keep you on topic and organized.

Required paragraph topics include but are not limited to: the role nutrition plays in the prevention of the disease, etiology, progression, treatment, recommended diets, nursing assessment, nursing interventions, client education, and adherence. Please use library resources to find out more about Nursing Assessment, Interventions, and Client Education.

What Does a Good Outline Look Like?

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 6 Project Assignment

Three Scholarly Peer Review References

In this module, you will continue submitting work on your project. List three scholarly peer reviewed references you plan to use. These can be guidelines, scholarly articles, or other evidence-based sources written within the last five years. Along with this list include one to two sentences explaining how you plan to use them in your project.

Submit the three resources in APA format. This reference list is not all inclusive; you may have to add or discard resources as your project progresses. Your references on your reference page must match your in text citations.

See the resources below to assist you with this assignment.

How do I find scholarly/peer-reviewed nursing articles?

Avoiding Plagiarism - Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing Resources

In-text citations  How to format your APA paper

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 8 Project Assignment

Project Status

For this project assignment, submit a 1-page status of your Project. It may be helpful to use the outline you submitted earlier as your guide. Identify the parts of your project you have completed and those that still need work. Identify areas in which you are experiencing any difficulty and the ways you will plan to overcome the difficulty.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 10 Project Assignment

Project Submission

Your final course project is now due. This paper will include all of the components you have developed over the course, and it should also include changes suggested by your instructor. Proofreading and formatting are essential prior to submission.

The requirements for your Project include the following:

Must be 6-8 pages.

Must include an introductory paragraph that describes the entire project.

The project must have all of the following: identification of the alteration in health (disease), the role nutrition plays in the prevention of this disease, its etiology, progression, treatment, recommended diet, type of nursing assessment and nursing interventions needed with regard to nutrition, outline of what should be included in client education and two strategies to help ensure adherence (overcome barriers) to the recommended diet.

Must have a title page and an APA Editorial formatted Reference page with at least three scholarly peer reviewed references. There must also be appropriate APA Editorial formatted in-text citations.

NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 11 Written Assignment

Nurse E-Portfolio - Final Course Entry

In this final entry into your Nurse E-Portfolio for this course, you continue to have opportunities for reflective practice. In this entry you expand your understanding and knowledge of nutrition. Using the e-portfolio format, answer the following questions. Make sure you spend some time thinking about the answers to these questions before writing.

Since your mid-course entry 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.