Nutrional Assessment

Question 1

Nutritional Status

Answer 1

-balance between nutrient intake and nutrient requirements.

Question 2

Nutritional Status is influenced by

Answer 2

physiological, psychosocial, developmental, cultural and economic factors

Question 3

Focused Nutritional History (Subjective Data) Includes

Answer 3

A. Eating Patterns
B. Usual Weight
C. Changes in appetite, taste, smell, chewing, swallowing
D. Recent surgery, trauma, burns, infection, illnesses
E. Chronic illnesses
F. Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
G. Food allergies or intolerances
H. Medications
I. Nutritional supplements
J. Self-care behaviors
K. Alcohol and/or drug use
L. Exercise/Activity patterns
M. Family history (re: nutritional issues)

Question 4

Focused Assessment/Exam (objective data) includes

Answer 4

A. General appearance/Observation
B. Height measurement
C. Weight measurement
D. Body Mass Index
E. Waist to Hip Ratio

Question 5

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Answer 5

calculate BMI = weight (pounds) / height (in inches) 2 X 703

Question 6

Waist to hip ratio

Answer 6

• measures waist and hips.

- waist to hip = waist circumference/hip circumference