Module 05 Nutritional Assessment Tool
Find a dietary assessment tool that can be used either generally or for a specific alteration in health.
When you have found your assessment tool, answer the following questions:
• What is the purpose of this tool?
• Do you believe that the purpose is fulfilled based on the questions being asked? Why?
• In what ways does the tool account for the individual perceptions and needs of the client?
• Is there a nutritional history included? What does it cover?
• Is the tool easy to use? Why or why not?
• Does the tool provide enough information to determine next steps or interventions? Explain.
The writing assignment should be no more than 2 pages and APA Editorial Format must be used for citations and references used. Attach a copy of the assessment tool.
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Nutritional Assessment Tool (Module 05)
Find a dietary assessment tool that can be used in general or for a specific health change.
When you’ve found your assessment tool, respond to the following questions:
• What is the tool’s purpose?
• Do you believe the purpose has been met based on the questions posed? Why?
• How does the tool take into account the client’s unique perceptions and needs?
• Is a nutritional history provided? What exactly does it cover?
• Is the tool simple to use? If so, why or why not?
• Is there enough information provided by the tool to determine next steps or interventions? Explain.
The writing assignment should be no more than two pages long, and citations and references should be in APA Editorial Format.
