Nutritional assessment G12

What is the meaning of malnutrition

• a person who has a BMI below 18.5

• lack of proper nutrition

• the foods and drinks regularly consumed by a person.

The nutritional assessment methods allow medical professionals to assess a person’s nutritional status.

• True

• False

What is a dietitian?

• qualified and regulated health professionals

• rehabilitates injuries

• studies the mind and behaviours

A malnourished person may be overweight or underweight.

• True

• False

What is the meaning of undernutrition?

• someone who does not eat enough food or get enough energy

• someone who does not have enough nutrients in the body?

How many categories of nutritional assessment are there?

• 2

• 5

• 7