HOW TO CONDUCT A NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

HOW TO CONDUCT A NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

The ADIME process involves a nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation. As a dietetic intern beginning the assessment process was challenging. I did not know what questions to ask in order to formulate my nutrition diagnosis. The...
HOW TO CONDUCT A NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

HOW TO CONDUCT A NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

The ADIME process involves a nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation. As a dietetic intern beginning the assessment process was challenging. I did not know what questions to ask in order to formulate my nutrition diagnosis. The...
5 NUTRITION ASSESSMENT INTAKE METHODS

5 NUTRITION ASSESSMENT INTAKE METHODS

Nutrition intake can be used to detect how well or poor your patient or client is eating. It can identify inadequate energy intake, macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies, and malnutrition to name a few. Currently there are 5 nutrition assessment intake methods...
WHAT HYPERGLYCEMIA FEELS LIKE?

WHAT HYPERGLYCEMIA FEELS LIKE?

I recently came back from the American Diabetes Association clinical conference on diabetes and learned a lot I desire to share with you. Uncontrolled diabetes is running rampant. Did you know uncontrolled diabetes can result in hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. In this...
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WITH DIABETES

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WITH DIABETES

Properly preparing for a natural is an essential component of survival. Depending on where you live within you may need to prepare more than others; however, as of lately it seems like location does not matter. Hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, storms, and all manner...
Muscle Loss: Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Muscle Loss: Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) is a great way to gather more information about your patient or client. It’s like putting the pieces of a puzzle together. When you are familiar with the areas of the body to look for with muscle loss you are able to...