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Syllabus of Seminar

Module 2 - The Patient’s Assessment

Assignments

Discussion points

  • What are the 4 steps of a nutrition assessment?
  • What is the purpose of the nutrition assessment?


Critical article reviews

Please read the articles below carefully, and respond to the following questions in 1 page (double-spaced, 1” margins, Times 12-point font)


Nutritional Assessment by Kesari and Noel 2022
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK580496/?report=printable

Question: After carefully reading the article and exploring the literature available make a list of the most common findings observed in the nutritional assessment of a patient with obesity.


Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2020 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Eating Disorders by Hackert et al 2020
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.07.014

Question: After reading the article from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics identify which professional level you are and discuss the differences and similarities from professional practice around eating disorders in your country.


Final presentation

Make a final presentation on the results found in the practical activity (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessment). The presentation must have a maximum of 10 minutes. You are expected to spend some time meeting outside of the classroom.