Concept about Nutritional Assessment – This book covers the entire syllabus of “Nutrition and Dietetics” prescribed by BNMC-for all Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery students. We tried to accommodate latest information and topics. This book is examination friendly setup according to the teachers’ lectures and examination’s questions. At the end of the book previous university questions are given. We hope in touch with the book students’ knowledge will be upgraded and flourished. The unique way of presentation may make your reading of the book a pleasurable experience.
Concept about Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional assessment is an in-depth evaluation of both objective and subjective data related to an individual’s food and nutrient intake, lifestyle, and medical history.
Once the data on an individual is collected and organized, the practitioner can assess and evaluate the nutritional status of that person. The assessment leads to a plan of care, or intervention, designed to help the individual either maintain the assessed status or attain a healthier status.
Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional assessment is an in-depth evaluation of both objective and subjective data related to an individual’s food and nutrient intake, lifestyle, and medical history.
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Nutrition is one of the most essential aspects in life for all. Diet, whether therapeutic or regular, has a major impact on a person’s health, maintenance and recovery from an illness. Nutritional behavior is a lifestyle that is influenced by culture; it must be considered as the nurse provides advice and guidance to individuals and families.
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Nutritional assessment is the interpretation of anthropometric, biochemical (laboratory), Clinical and dietary data to determine whether a person or groups of people are well nourished or malnourished (over- nourished or under-nourished).
Purposes of Nutritional Assessment
- To identify individuals or population groups at risk of becoming malnourished
- To identify individuals or population groups who are malnourished
- To develop health care programs that meet the community needs which are defined by the assessment
- To measure the effectiveness of the nutritional programs & intervention once initiated
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