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What does the World Health Organization (WHO) define illness as?
What does the World Health Organization (WHO) define illness as?
- The deviation of bodily functions from the normal or usual well-feeling (correct)
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing
- Merely the absence of disease and infirmity
- The perception of physiological and psychological stress factors
What is the key focus of dietetics according to the provided text?
What is the key focus of dietetics according to the provided text?
- Regulating social and cultural factors
- Preparing meals under various health conditions (correct)
- Serving meals to individuals or groups under economic consideration
- Managing physiological stress
According to PD 1286, what does dietetics involve in hospitals and healthcare institutions?
According to PD 1286, what does dietetics involve in hospitals and healthcare institutions?
- Providing food services without therapeutic aspects
- Combining therapeutic and food service aspects in delivering nutritional services (correct)
- Regulating nutritional services with no regard for health science
- Delivering medical treatments
What are some common stress factors mentioned in relation to illness in the text?
What are some common stress factors mentioned in relation to illness in the text?
How does the provided text describe dietetics as a profession?
How does the provided text describe dietetics as a profession?
What was the main barrier identified by healthcare providers for focusing on nutrition?
What was the main barrier identified by healthcare providers for focusing on nutrition?
What was the purpose of introducing a common set of terminology for documentation among dietitians?
What was the purpose of introducing a common set of terminology for documentation among dietitians?
What was the role of the standardized nutrition care process and model approved by the Academy in 2003?
What was the role of the standardized nutrition care process and model approved by the Academy in 2003?
What does evidence-based dietetics practice involve?
What does evidence-based dietetics practice involve?
Why is it crucial for dietitians to be able to critically review research findings?
Why is it crucial for dietitians to be able to critically review research findings?
What is the primary purpose of integrating systematically reviewed scientific evidence into food and nutrition practice decisions?
What is the primary purpose of integrating systematically reviewed scientific evidence into food and nutrition practice decisions?
What is an expectation of employers from RD/DTRs?
What is an expectation of employers from RD/DTRs?
What did Avedis Donabedian advocate for as a key component of the quality triad in evaluating health care quality?
What did Avedis Donabedian advocate for as a key component of the quality triad in evaluating health care quality?
What does the Nursing Process defined by ANA consist of?
What does the Nursing Process defined by ANA consist of?
What is defined as the 'Care Process' according to the Council on Medical Service (1986)?
What is defined as the 'Care Process' according to the Council on Medical Service (1986)?
What does the evaluation of quality of care provided focus on?
What does the evaluation of quality of care provided focus on?
Why is further evaluation of care processes necessary according to the text?
Why is further evaluation of care processes necessary according to the text?
What are the three main components of a Nutrition Diagnosis?
What are the three main components of a Nutrition Diagnosis?
Which term is used to link the Signs and Symptoms to the Etiology in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
Which term is used to link the Signs and Symptoms to the Etiology in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
In a Nutrition Intervention, what should the objectives be in terms of the patient?
In a Nutrition Intervention, what should the objectives be in terms of the patient?
What is the purpose of Nutrition Monitoring?
What is the purpose of Nutrition Monitoring?
Which term describes observable changes in a patient's health status in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
Which term describes observable changes in a patient's health status in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
What kind of factors are linked to the diagnostic label by 'related to' in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
What kind of factors are linked to the diagnostic label by 'related to' in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
Which step in Nutrition Intervention involves translating assessment data into strategies for the patient to meet objectives?
Which step in Nutrition Intervention involves translating assessment data into strategies for the patient to meet objectives?
What is the main purpose of Nutrition Evaluation?
What is the main purpose of Nutrition Evaluation?
'Altered GI function related to ileal resection' is an example of what part of a Nutrition Diagnosis?
'Altered GI function related to ileal resection' is an example of what part of a Nutrition Diagnosis?
'Less than 60% adequacy of caloric intake based on 24hr food recall' is an example of what in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
'Less than 60% adequacy of caloric intake based on 24hr food recall' is an example of what in a Nutrition Diagnosis?
Who is responsible for the nutritional care of individuals and groups?
Who is responsible for the nutritional care of individuals and groups?
What is the definition of diet therapy?
What is the definition of diet therapy?
What is the responsibility of a pharmacist mentioned in the text?
What is the responsibility of a pharmacist mentioned in the text?
What do dietitians translate nutritional principles for?
What do dietitians translate nutritional principles for?
What is the role of an occupational therapist in terms of feeding advices?
What is the role of an occupational therapist in terms of feeding advices?
When might nutrition support techniques be used?
When might nutrition support techniques be used?
'Diet prescription' should include all of the following EXCEPT:
'Diet prescription' should include all of the following EXCEPT:
'Nutritionist' is best defined as:
'Nutritionist' is best defined as:
'Diet' primarily refers to:
'Diet' primarily refers to:
'RD' in foreign countries stands for:
'RD' in foreign countries stands for:
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
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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.
