Nutritional Assessment - 1 Flashcards
What is included in anthro?
- weight
- height
- BMI and interpretation
When use adj. weight?
If >125% IBW or >27 kg/m2
What 3 weight changes should be reported?
- % IBW and %UBW
- % Weight change and direction
- Significance of weight loss
What should anthro be interpreted alongside?
-Diet, disease state/management, biochemistry, clinical signs and symptoms
1-2% weight loss in 1 week =
Significant
> 2% weight loss in 1 week =
Severe
5% weight loss in one month =
Significant
> 5% weight loss in one month =
Severe
7.5% weight loss in three month =
Significant
> 7.5% weight loss in three months =
Severe
10% weight-loss in 6 months
Significant
> 10% weight-loss in 6 months
Severe
For adults with >65 years old ____ are critical in assessing the BMI
clinical
BMI<18.5
underweight
BMI 18.4-24.9 =
normal
BMI 25-29.9 =
Overweight
BMI 30-34.9 =
Obese Grade I
BMI 35-39.9 =
Obese Grade II
BMI >40 =
Extremely obese - Grade II
How can we calculate and ideal body weight range ?
-Use upper and lower end of health BMI (18.5 and 24.9
How can we calculated IBW?
- Use ideal body weight range
- Use BMI midpoint of 21.7
When is adjusted body weight used?
When >125% of IBW
How do we incorporate amputations into our weight assessment?
- Establish amount of amputations
- Subtract the proportion from IBW
- Continue with assessment
Amputation,hand?
0.7% of BW