Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapyprovides complete coverage of all of the content needed in an LPN/LVN curriculum. This versatile text concentrates on what is most important for the health care provider to know about the nutrition basics and the application on nutrition knowledge. Coverage includes the latest developments in nutrition fundamentals, nutrition across the life span, nutritional management of chronic and acute illnesses, the latest DRI&aposs, and expanded coverage of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and herbal remedies. AnLPN Threads Seriestitle.