Intro to Nutritional Assessment Quiz 2 Flashcards
What are the components of a nutritional assessment?
- dietary assessment
- clinical assessment
- anthropometric measurements
- biochemical analysis
What is the purpose?
- To evaluate and improve patients overall health and oral health by identifying nutritional deficiences and excessess.
What are the methods for dietary assessment?
24 hour recall
Food frequency Questionaire
Diet History
What are the clincal Assessment ?
Oral Examination: signs of nutritional deficiencies (glossitis, cheilitis)
Medical History Review: Diabetes, GI disorders
What is anthropometric measurements?
weight
height
body mass index
waist circumference
Purpose: to evaluate the bodies composition and identify risks related to overweight and underweight conditions.
What are the biochemical analysis?
blood tests to assess levels of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
Indicators are: Hemoglobin, hematocrit, serum ferritin and cholesterol levels
Assessment Tools and techniques are?
nutritional assessment tools: computerized dietary analysis software, food diaries.
interview techniques
Effective Communicating involves not onl delivering a message but also?
resonating with the experiences, values, and emotions of those listening
Documentation and follow-up is?
- Record keeping: document findings in patient records
- Follow-up: Schedule follow-up appointments to monitor progress and make necessary dietary adjustment
What is the objective for nutritional counseling?
- to provide personalized dietary advice to improve health and manage oral and systemic conditions
- approach: patient-centered, considering individual preference, cultural practices and lifestyle
What is the counseling process?
- establish rapport: build trust
- assess readiness to change
- set realistic goals
what are some educational strategies?
Tailored education
visual aids
practical tips
What are some behavior change techniques?
- Motivational interviewing
- SMART goals
- Self-Monitoring
What does S.M.A.R.T goals mean?
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound goals
What are the 3 component model?
IMPORTANT
- Explore
- Guide
- Goals
