37 Questions
What does the World Health Organization (WHO) define illness as?
The deviation of bodily functions from the normal or usual well-feeling
What is the key focus of dietetics according to the provided text?
Preparing meals under various health conditions
According to PD 1286, what does dietetics involve in hospitals and healthcare institutions?
Combining therapeutic and food service aspects in delivering nutritional services
What are some common stress factors mentioned in relation to illness in the text?
Pain, anxiety, fever
How does the provided text describe dietetics as a profession?
An essential component of health science
What was the main barrier identified by healthcare providers for focusing on nutrition?
Inadequate evidence of the effect of provided nutrition therapy
What was the purpose of introducing a common set of terminology for documentation among dietitians?
To structure the critical thinking process
What was the role of the standardized nutrition care process and model approved by the Academy in 2003?
Standardizing the care process
What does evidence-based dietetics practice involve?
Integrating professional expertise with community values
Why is it crucial for dietitians to be able to critically review research findings?
To enhance research methodology skills
What is the primary purpose of integrating systematically reviewed scientific evidence into food and nutrition practice decisions?
To enhance decision-making
What is an expectation of employers from RD/DTRs?
To work efficiently and meet expectations for skills and knowledge
What did Avedis Donabedian advocate for as a key component of the quality triad in evaluating health care quality?
Process, structure, and outcome
What does the Nursing Process defined by ANA consist of?
Assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation
What is defined as the 'Care Process' according to the Council on Medical Service (1986)?
The content of care and services provided during a care episode
What does the evaluation of quality of care provided focus on?
Care processes, care outcomes, and care structure
Why is further evaluation of care processes necessary according to the text?
To identify and address inconsistencies in providing healthcare
What are the three main components of a Nutrition Diagnosis?
Problem, Etiology, Diagnostic Label
Which term is used to link the Signs and Symptoms to the Etiology in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
'As evidenced by'
In a Nutrition Intervention, what should the objectives be in terms of the patient?
Patient-centered
What is the purpose of Nutrition Monitoring?
Reviewing and measuring patient's status
Which term describes observable changes in a patient's health status in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
'Defining characteristics'
What kind of factors are linked to the diagnostic label by 'related to' in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
Etiologies and Risk Factors
Which step in Nutrition Intervention involves translating assessment data into strategies for the patient to meet objectives?
'Translates assessment data'
What is the main purpose of Nutrition Evaluation?
Systematic comparison of current findings with previous status
'Altered GI function related to ileal resection' is an example of what part of a Nutrition Diagnosis?
'Diagnostic Label'
'Less than 60% adequacy of caloric intake based on 24hr food recall' is an example of what in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
'Defining characteristics'
Who is responsible for the nutritional care of individuals and groups?
Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND)
What is the definition of diet therapy?
Use of food for therapeutic purposes
What is the responsibility of a pharmacist mentioned in the text?
Monitoring laboratory results for drug levels
What do dietitians translate nutritional principles for?
Individuals or groups in health or illness
What is the role of an occupational therapist in terms of feeding advices?
Improving ability to perform tasks in living environments
When might nutrition support techniques be used?
When a patient is unable to meet their nutritional needs
'Diet prescription' should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Type of illness
'Nutritionist' is best defined as:
'One who applies the science of nutrition to promote health'
'Diet' primarily refers to:
'Food and drink regularly consumed according to a regimen'
'RD' in foreign countries stands for:
'Registered Dietitian'
Study Notes
Definition of Health and Illness
- Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, not just the absence of disease and infirmity (WHO definition)
- Illness is a deviation of bodily functions from the normal or usual wellbeing, and its perception is both physiological and psychological
Dietetics
- Dietetics is the combined science and art of regulating the planning, preparing, and serving of meals to individuals or groups under various conditions of health and disease, according to the principles of nutrition and management
- Dietetics considers economic, social, cultural, and physiologic factors
- It is a profession concerned with the science and art of human nutritional care as an essential component of health science
Diet Therapy
- Diet therapy is the branch of dietetics that is concerned with the use of food for therapeutic purposes
- It is part of nutrition therapy
Dietitian
- A dietitian is a professional trained to be a nutrition expert, translating nutritional principles for individuals or groups in health or illness
- In the Philippines, a dietitian is a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND) by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) by PD 1286
- A dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of individuals and groups
Nutritionist
- A nutritionist is one who applies the science of nutrition to the promotion of health and control of disease
- A nutritionist instructs auxiliary medical personnel and participates in surveys
Diet Technician
- A diet technician is an individual who has completed a degree in nutrition-dietetics but did not take the board examination
- A diet technician can perform nutrition screening and other nutrition services under the direction of a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND)
Diet
- A diet refers to food and drink regularly consumed according to a regimen of time and amount
- A diet may be normal or special/therapeutic
Nutrition Support
- Nutrition support is a variety of techniques used when the patient is unable to meet their nutritional needs
- Other health professionals, such as medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, work together as an interdisciplinary team to provide nutrition support
Nutrition Prescription
- A nutrition prescription is the designated amount of nutrients required by an individual based on a thorough nutritional assessment
- It should include the type, amount, frequency, and route of ingestion
Nutrition Care Process
- The nutrition care process involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formally approved the integration of a standardized nutrition care process and model into clinical practice, research, and education in 2003
Evidence-Based Dietetics Practice
- Evidence-based dietetics practice involves the incorporation of systematically reviewed scientific evidence into food and nutrition practice decisions
- It integrates professional expertise and judgment with client, customer, and community values and evaluates outcomes
Nutrition Diagnosis
- A nutrition diagnosis is a problem or diagnosis identified that relates to medical or physical conditions, functional balance, biochemical balance, weight balance, or behavioral-environmental nutritional findings/problems
- Components of nutrition diagnosis include problem, etiology, signs and symptoms, and diagnostic label
Nutrition Intervention
- Nutrition intervention refers to purposely-planned actions designed to change a nutrition-related behavior, risk factor, environmental condition, or aspect of health status
- Steps in nutrition intervention include selecting, planning, and implementing intervention objectives
Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
- Nutrition monitoring and evaluation involve reviewing and measuring the patient's status at a scheduled follow-up point with regard to the nutrition diagnosis, intervention plans, and outcomes
- Evaluation involves a systematic comparison of current findings with previous status, intervention goals, or a reference standard
Explore the challenges healthcare providers face in implementing nutrition therapy and the need for evidence-based practices. Learn about the importance of common terminology and documentation standards for dietitians to structure their critical thinking process.
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