This essential pocket guide details how to conduct a complete nutrition assessment as a first step in the nutrition care process. It is focused mainly on adults but there is some discussion regarding nutrition assessment of infants and children. This updated edition contains an expanded chapter on implementing the nutrition care process, including characteristics and diagnosis of malnutrition and a case study. There is a chapter dedicated to evidence-based guidance on measuring; estimating; and interpreting energy, protein, and micronutrient requirements. Nutrition screening is addressed with sample screening tools and steps for documenting the need for nutrition assessment and intervention. Chapters detailing the 5 domains of nutrition assessment cover practical guidance on the following:
- food and nutrition-related history
- nutrition-focused physical assessment
- biochemical tests, medical data, and procedures
- client history
Numerous tables, figures, and boxes highlight helpful information and the glossary contains more than 400 terms and abbreviations for quick reference, making this guide useful to all medical specialties that deal with assessing the nutrition status of patients and clients.
Authors
Pamela Charney, PhD, MS, RDN, LDN; Ainsley Malone, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN
Publisher: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics │ISBN: 978-0-88091-069-9 │ Copyright: 2022│ Format: Spiralbound │ Pages: 304
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