Question

nutrition

Chapter 17 Nutrition Care entity and discuss the possible effects of various psychosocial factors on the outcome of nutrition therapy Describe commonly used measures for determining nutrition status in an outpatient setting and a long-term care facility. Include the following measurement tools: (1) anthropometric measures; (2) biochemical tests; (3) clinical observations; and (4) diet evaluation.

Answer 1

1. #. Psychological factors that can influence nutrition therapy :

An individual's psychological state can affect a

person's desire to eat, including:

Anxiety

Depression

Certain eating disorders have a psychological

element, including:

Anorexia

Bulimia

#. Psychological factors can lead to malnutrition by reducing food intake, interfering with digestion and absorption, or altering nutrient metabolism and excretion.

2. Nutrition Assessment

Ensures that appropriate and accurate data are collected in order to determine the existence of specific nutrition problems and their severity.

These data must be organized and categorized according to possible nutrition diagnoses.

Nutritional Assessment Methods:-

Anthropometric

Biochemical

Clinical

Dietary

#. Assessment Methods:

1. Anthropometry

The measurement of the physical dimensions and gross composition of the body.

Derived from the Greek words "anthropo" (human) and "metron" (measure).

Height/length

Weight

Circumferences

Skinfold thickness

2. Biochemical

Laboratory assays on various body tissues, fluids, or excretions.

Hemoglobin, hematocrit, serum ferritin

Serum lipids and lipoproteins

Plasma glucose and hemoglobin A1C

Measurement of fatty acids in adipose tissue

Serum vitamin D concentration

Urinary sodium excretion

3. Clinical

Clinical findings from a physical examination.

Skin and hair

Eyes, head, and neck

Neurological, musculo-skeletal exam

Subjective global assessment

4. Dietary

Estimating food and nutrient intake.

The types and amounts of foods consumed and how they are prepared.

Using food composition data to estimate nutrient intake based on reported dietary intake.

Most common methods used to measure diet:

24-Hour Recall

Food Frequency Questionnaire

Food Record or Food Diary