Monitor the nutrition status of the individual

Follow up the nutrition status of patients, their weight, food and fluid intake and nutritional care plan to identify and control the effects of diet changes.

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monitor nutrition status of patient
monitor nutrition status of individuals
follow up on nutrition status of patients
monitor the nutrition status of individuals

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Monitor the nutrition status of the individual is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Dietitian: Dietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or restore people’s health. Using evidence-based approaches, dietitians work to empower individuals, families and groups to provide or select food which is nutritionally adequate, safe, tasty and sustainable. Beyond healthcare, dietitians improve the nutritional environment for all through governments, industry, academia and research.

Monitor the nutrition status of the individual is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Monitor the nutrition status of the individual – ESCO