NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT Flashcards
Q: What are the main methods of nutritional assessment?
A: AnthropometryBiochemical tests
Q: What does anthropometry measure in nutritional assessment?
A: Physical dimensions such as height weight
Q: What is the significance of BMI in nutritional assessment?
A: It indicates body fat levels and helps classify underweight normal
Q: How is mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) used?
A: It is a simple measure to assess malnutrition particularly in children and pregnant women.
Q: What biochemical tests are commonly used in nutritional assessment?
A: Serum albumin prealbumin
Q: Why is hemoglobin measured in nutritional assessment?
A: To detect anemia which may indicate iron
Q: What are common clinical signs of malnutrition?
A: Hair loss spoon-shaped nails
Q: What is the role of dietary assessment in nutrition?
A: It evaluates food intake patterns identifying deficiencies or excesses in nutrient consumption.
Q: What are the common tools used for dietary assessment?
A: 24-hour recall food frequency questionnaires
Q: How is the 24-hour dietary recall conducted?
A: By interviewing individuals to recall all food and beverages consumed in the past 24 hours.
Q: What is the purpose of the food frequency questionnaire?
A: To assess habitual intake of specific foods over a longer period (weeks or months).
Q: What are the limitations of self-reported dietary assessments?
A: Recall bias underreporting
Q: What is the importance of nutrition screening in clinical settings?
A: To identify individuals at risk of malnutrition for early intervention.
Q: How is water balance assessed in nutritional evaluation?
A: By measuring hydration status through parameters like serum electrolytes and urine output.
Q: What is the significance of waist-to-hip ratio in nutritional assessment?
A: It assesses body fat distribution and risk of metabolic diseases.
