Module 7 - Nutrition Assessment
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In this module you will analyze the nutrition of others using principles of basic nutrition and anthropometric tools. You will also explain factors that affect dietary habits and investigate nutritional needs at different stages of life.
Activity 1: Topics and Access Prior Knowledge
Topics
- Anthropometric assessments
- BMI
- Body composition
- Skin fold calipers
- Hydrostatic weighing
- Bioelectrical impedance
- DEXA
- BOD POD
- Enteral nutrition
- Parenteral nutrition
- Cultural Dietary Patterns
- Religious Dietary Practices
- Nutrition in Pregnancy
- Infant nutrition
- Childhood nutrition
- Adolescent nutrition
Access Prior Knowledge
You will now begin a more in-depth study of nutrition assessment methods. If you have not already done so, add what you know about nutrition assessment to your concept map from both the perspective of a dietitian and a nurse.
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