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NCPro Case Studies
Case studies demonstrate theoretical concepts in an applied setting. Nutrition Care Process and Terminology: A Practical Approach uses clinical case studies as a means of examining the Nutrition Care Process. Each NCPro case study is based on a realistic clinical encounter between patient and dietitian. Guided questions concerning the encounter address each stage of the NCP. Case Study Descriptions.

NCPro Cases 

Textbook and Online (Cases 1-5) 

1. Adult Weight Management 
2. Hypertension   
3. Type 2 Diabetes  
4. Malnutrition and Cancer   
5. Pediatric Weight Management   


Online (Cases 6-13) 

6. Chronic Kidney Disease 
7. Diverticular Disease 
8. Cystic Fibrosis
9. Home Enteral Nutrition and Malnutrition 
10. Celiac Disease 
11. Cirrhosis (Electronic Medical Record)
12. Liver Disease 
13. Adult Weight Management Community Nutrition 
14. Coronary Heart Disease
15. Residential Care Setting


NCPro case studies provide students with

  • An overview (Perspective) of the health condition, including disease etiology, prevalence, presentation and diagnosis 

  • A condition-specific NCP Mind Map summarizing relevant clinical information and key strategies to consider when providing nutrition care

  • Suggested reading material, including evidence-based research, guidelines and tools

  • A detailed clinical scenario describing an encounter between an individual and a dietitian

  • A series of related activities designed to support learning through the practice and application of new concepts

Updated October 17, 2021