Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nutrition Assessment & Counseling Flashcards
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In the Nutrition Care Process, how is a Nutrition Diagnosis documented?
Answer: PES statement (Problem, Etiology, Signs/Symptoms)
A PES statement precisely names the nutrition problem, its root cause, and the clinical evidence supporting the diagnosis.
Which method is considered the gold standard for measuring total energy expenditure in free-living individuals?
Answer: Doubly labeled water method
The doubly labeled water method uses stable isotopes to accurately measure CO2 production and total energy expenditure over 1–2 weeks.
In the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) Model, which stage immediately precedes Preparation?
Answer: Contemplation
Contemplation, where the person is aware of a need to change, precedes Preparation, where they plan to act within 30 days.
Which dietary assessment method is most susceptible to recall bias?
Answer: Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)
The FFQ asks patients to estimate usual intake over months or years, making it the most vulnerable to recall inaccuracies.
What is the primary limitation of using serum albumin as a nutritional marker in hospitalized patients?
Answer: It is confounded by inflammation, hydration status, and liver disease
Albumin is a negative acute-phase reactant; its levels fall during any inflammatory state independent of nutritional intake.
Which behavioral change strategy involves having clients record their daily food intake, hunger cues, and eating circumstances?
Answer: Self-monitoring
Self-monitoring through food diaries is one of the most evidence-supported behavioral strategies for promoting lasting dietary change.
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