This text stacks the chips in the nursing student's favor. Students of various levels will benefit from Dudek's student-friendly style and strong nursing process focus. With new features like the Career Connection, this revised edition illustrates the relevance of nutrition in real-world nursing. In conjunction with current research that reflects the latest science-based practice, including AHA recommendations, growth charts, and NCEP guidelines, Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice, 5th edition will prepare nursing students to think on their feet and apply nutritional expertise with confidence. Book jacket.