The NCP provides structure for the provision of nutritional care to all patients and provides a framework for the RD to make decisions regarding medical nutrition therapy
The steps involved in this process include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nutrition assessment
b. Nutrition diagnosis
c. Nutrition intervention
d. Nutrition evaluation
A, B, C, D
In 2003, the American Dietetic Association published the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and model. This process provides structure for the provision of nutritional care to all patients and provides a framework for the RD to think critically and make decisions regarding medical nutrition therapy. This process consists of four steps: nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
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