Why is food-intake information important in identifying malnutrition?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It can indicate nutrient deficiency or excess
A record of food and fluid intake helps reveal whether the patient is receiving enough energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fluids. It can identify poor appetite, skipped meals, restrictive patterns, or excessive intake and should be interpreted with weight, clinical signs, and biochemical information. Intake data alone does not diagnose every form of malnutrition, but it is an important assessment component. Option C is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It can indicate nutrient deficiency or excess
Why is this the correct answer?
A record of food and fluid intake helps reveal whether the patient is receiving enough energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fluids. It can identify poor appetite, skipped meals, restrictive patterns, or excessive intake and should be interpreted with weight, clinical signs, and biochemical information. Intake data alone does not diagnose every form of malnutrition, but it is an important assessment component. Option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Factors affecting nutritional well-being.
