Why is the patient's weight checked in diet planning?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: To understand nutritional status and changes
Body weight is a useful, although not sufficient by itself, indicator in nutrition assessment. Repeated measurements can show weight loss, weight gain or lack of change and help the professional judge whether the diet is meeting the patient’s needs. Weight must be interpreted with height, illness, fluid balance and other clinical information.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
To understand nutritional status and changes
Why is this the correct answer?
Body weight is a useful, although not sufficient by itself, indicator in nutrition assessment. Repeated measurements can show weight loss, weight gain or lack of change and help the professional judge whether the diet is meeting the patient’s needs. Weight must be interpreted with height, illness, fluid balance and other clinical information.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Understanding the Self. Topic: Biological, physical, socio-cultural, emotional, and cognitive influences.
