NUTRITION
 The study of food and how it affects the health and growth of the
body.
 Nutrients are substances found in foods that our bodies use to
grow, reproduce and survive.
 It is a critical part of health and development
NUTRITION SCREENING
 Used to identify patients or groups who are malnourished or at
risk of being so, and who would benefit from sufficient
nutritional support and guidance as soon as possible.
 Under JCAHO standard, nutrition screening be conducted within
24 hours after admission to a hospital or other health care
facility-even on weekends and holiday
NUTRITION CARE PROCESS
 SCREENING  Nutrition Assessment -> Nutrition Diagnosis ->
Nutrition Intervention -> Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
CRITERIA INCLUDED IN SUBJECTIVE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT
NUTRITION
 The study of food and how it affects the health and growth of the
body.
 Nutrients are substances found in foods that our bodies use to
grow, reproduce and survive.
 It is a critical part of health and development
NUTRITION SCREENING
 Used to identify patients or groups who are malnourished or at
risk of being so, and who would benefit from sufficient
nutritional support and guidance as soon as possible.
 Under JCAHO standard, nutrition screening be conducted within
24 hours after admission to a hospital or other health care
facility-even on weekends and holiday
NUTRITION CARE PROCESS
 SCREENING  Nutrition Assessment -> Nutrition Diagnosis ->
Nutrition Intervention -> Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
CRITERIA INCLUDED IN SUBJECTIVE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT