NUTR 404 Study Guide - Cay, Calorie, Food Records
Document Summary
Includes information from interviews with patient or family members or from the interviewer"s observations; prone to opinions or experiences. Not influenced by thought, experience, or opinion. Includes- information found in chart: previous medical history, current diagnosis, current procedures, lab work, current treatments, etc. Indirectly measures nutritional status- nutrition status is a reflection of nutrient stores. Used in conjunction with laboratory values and/or physical exam. Detailed review of client"s usual dietary intake. Need to clarify preparation methods, serving sizes, ingredients. Recall of all foods and beverages in past 24 hours. Computerized diet analysis software for nutrient analysis or compare to standards. Can provide detailed information if recall good. Level of reading or writing not pertinent. Under or over reporting of certain foods. Interpretation of portion sizes may not be accurate. Patient/client is responsible for recording intake for 3-7 days including weekend day. Can provide information on activities, mood, social influences, time of intake, etc. Retrospective review of food and beverage intake.
