Explain the nutrition assessment for the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the components of client history, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical data. Also, give examples of each component.

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Client history includes personal, patient, family, social, and medical histories, such as previous medical conditions or surgeries, medications, support systems, and education.
Anthropometric measurement includes height, weight, weight history, BMI, etc.
Biochemical data include visceral protein assessment, inflammation assessment, hematologic assessment, lipid assessment, and lower GI specific tests.

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