Which statement correctly differentiates a nutrition diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?
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Correct answer: A nutrition diagnosis focuses on a food- and nutrition-related problem
A medical diagnosis identifies a disease or medical condition, such as diabetes, infection, or kidney disease. A nutrition diagnosis identifies a specific nutrition-related problem that a nutrition professional can address, such as inadequate energy intake, excessive sodium intake, or difficulty swallowing. The two diagnoses are related but are not identical. Therefore, option A is correct.
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A nutrition diagnosis focuses on a food- and nutrition-related problem
Why is this the correct answer?
A medical diagnosis identifies a disease or medical condition, such as diabetes, infection, or kidney disease. A nutrition diagnosis identifies a specific nutrition-related problem that a nutrition professional can address, such as inadequate energy intake, excessive sodium intake, or difficulty swallowing. The two diagnoses are related but are not identical. Therefore, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness. Topic: Eating patterns and disorders in adolescence.
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