The role of nutrition in the prevention of infection
Intended for healthcare professionals
CPD Previous     Next

The role of nutrition in the prevention of infection

Deborah Ward Self-employed nurse, Huddersfield

Adequate nutrition is essential for maintaining health and deficiencies can lead to an increased risk of infection. Deborah Ward discusses the importance of nutrition in relation to the immune system.

Nursing Standard. 16, 18, 47-52. doi: 10.7748/ns2002.01.16.18.47.c3141

Correspondence

Deborahcontrol@aol.com

Peer review

This article has been subject to double blind peer review

Your organisation does not have access to this article
Recommend to your librarian
RCNi-Plus
Already have access? Log in

OR

3-month trial offer for �5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months
RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:
  • Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
  • RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
  • NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
  • Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
  • A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics
Subscribe

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now


Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more