10 Questions
Which of the following is a component of nutritional assessments?
Identification of those with or at risk for malnutrition
What is the definition of malnutrition?
A state of undernutrition or overnutrition with or without inflammatory activity
Which of the following can lead to malnutrition?
Inadequate intake, impaired absorption, and increased requirements
What are some complications of malnutrition?
Decreased strength of intestinal wound anastomosis and decreased resistance to infection
Can a person be obese and still malnourished?
Yes, obesity can coexist with malnutrition
Which of the following is NOT a component of nutritional assessments?
Identification of malnutrition-related complications
What is the definition of malnutrition?
A state of nutrition where there is undernutrition with inflammatory activity
Which of the following is a complication of malnutrition?
All of the above
Can a person be obese and still malnourished?
Yes, obesity can be accompanied by malnutrition
Which of the following can lead to malnutrition?
Impaired absorption and altered utilization of nutrients
Test your knowledge on nutritional assessments and learn about the components involved, such as identification of malnutrition and its complications, estimating nutritional requirements, and establishing baseline nutritional status. Explore the concept of malnutrition, which can exist even in individuals who are obese.
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