Question

Describe the steps the community dietitian should take to conduct a complete nutrition program plan (from assessment to evaluation) for the community she/he is serving.

Answer 1

The four (4) steps required by the community dietitian are (i) Assessment of Nutrition (ii) Intervention of Nutrition (iii) Nutrition Diagnosis (v) Monitoring and Evaluation of Nutrition

Step-by-step explanation:

(i) Assessment of Nutrition

Assessment of Nutrition involves collection of nutrition information associated with health problems and it's causes.

(ii) Intervention of Nutrition

This involves the use of nutrition and diet in solving identified nutritional problems

(iii) Nutrition Diagnosis

This involves identification of nutritional related problem by certified nutritional expert.

(v) Monitoring and Evaluation of Nutrition

Monitoring and Evaluation of Nutrition involves appraisal of nutritional problems, with a focus on finding out if the nutritional objectives and goals were achieved.