Describe the screening and referral system in nutrition care


A screening and referral system identifies those individuals who would benefit from nutrition care provided by dietetics practitioners. They should evaluate how effectively the screening process identifies the clients who require nutrition care. Screening parameters need to be tailored to the population and to the nutrition care services provided and a referral process may also ensure that clients are reliably connected with dietetics practitioners.

Nutritional Science

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In the United States, the largest federal food assistance program is ____________________

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which of the following contain no calories?

A. Alcohol B. Carbohydrates C. Proteins D. Vitamins

Nutritional Science

The diet of a woman who is lactating requires:

A) additional calories to support milk production. B) four times more folate and iron than what was consumed during pregnancy. C) fewer calories during the second six months than during the first six months of the baby's life. D) less amount of water so that the milk produced is not too dilute.

Nutritional Science

An objective of Healthy People 2010 is for individuals to:

a. decrease consumption of saturated fat to less than 10% of kcalories. b. achieve at least 2500 mg of sodium daily in the diet. c. limit daily fruit intake to two servings a day. d. increase amount of starchy vegetables.

Nutritional Science