Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Name two nutritional assessment tools?
A
MUST
ABCDE
2
Q
What does MUST stand for and list the criteria?
A
Malnutrition Universal Assessment Tool
1. Calculate BMI using height and weight
2. Score Percentage unplanned weight loss
3. Score acute disease affect
4. Add scores from steps 1-3 for complete score
5. Refer to local management guidelines to create action plans
6. Score over 2is high risk
3
Q
What are the ABCDE of nutritional assessment?
A
Anthropometry
Biochemistry
Clinical
Dietary
Environment
4
Q
TEE?
A
Total energy expenditure
5
Q
REE
A
Resting energy expenditure
6
Q
What is refeeding syndrome?
A
Is the sudden shift in energy source that occurs when a person in a state of prolonged starvation is given nutrition
