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What were the leading causes of death in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Infectious diseases
What are the current leading causes of death?
Diseases of the heart, Cancer, Chronic lung disease, Cerebrovascular disease/stroke
What role does diet play in the leading causes of death today?
Major role
Why is nutritional assessment important in managing chronic diseases?
To identify diet-disease relationships
What is a fundamental aspect of reducing chronic disease risk according to the text?
Assessing diet and nutritional status
What is one of the purposes of nutritional assessment mentioned in the text?
Identifying groups at nutritional risk
What is the definition of Nutritional Assessment according to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition?
A comprehensive approach using medical, nutrition, and medication histories, physical examination, anthropometric measurement, and laboratory data.
Which organization defines Nutritional Assessment as a systematic method for obtaining, verifying, and interpreting data related to nutrition problems?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
What is the purpose of Nutritional Screening based on the definition by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition?
To identify individuals at risk for malnutrition to determine if a detailed assessment is needed.
What aspect does Anthropometry focus on?
Measuring the physical dimensions and gross composition of the body.
What type of data is analyzed in Biochemical assessments for Nutritional Assessment methods?
Laboratory assays on various body tissues or fluids.
How does the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics define Nutritional Assessment?
A systematic process to obtain, verify and interpret data related to nutrition problems.
Test your knowledge on the introductory concepts of nutritional assessment. Learn about the historical perspective of major causes of death in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including infectious diseases like influenza, pneumonia, diphtheria, tuberculosis, and gastrointestinal infections.
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