LECTURE 9- nutrition assessment

Question 1

what are the ABCD(E) of nutrition assessment

Answer 1

Anthropometric
Biochemical
Clinical
Dietary
(Economic/Social)

Question 2

What is the A in ABCD(E) and describe

Answer 2

ANTRHOPOMETRIC
Changes in physical dimensions (weight) and body composition
includes rate of change

eg weight, height, stature, arm length/span, circumferences

Question 3

What is the B in ABCD(E) and describe

Answer 3

BIOCHEMISTRY

• detect deficiencies
• support other data
• nutrients- blood, urine
• response to supplementation or intervention

Question 4

What is the C in ABCD(E) and describe

Answer 4

CLINICAL

• signs and symptoms of deficiencies/toxicity
• measurements of physiologic performance functional status
• cognitive status
• use of drugs

Question 5

What is the D in ABCD(E) and describe

Answer 5

DIETARY EVALUATION

• food and beverage intake- quality of diet
• estimation of dietary requirements
• usage of supplements and effect on nutrient intake
• food security/insecurity (Economical/social)

Question 6

importance of integrating nutrition into clinical care

Answer 6

• past medical history, family history
• medications, supplements, herbs
• diet, social, lifestyle history
• physical exam
• lab eval
• assesmment and plan