Complete A Nutritional Assessment Using A Tool Of Your

Complete a Nutritional Assessment, using a tool of your

Nutritional Assessment complete A Nutritional Assessment Using A Tool

Complete a Nutritional Assessment, using a tool of your choice, on two members of a selected family (one between the age 5-17 years and a second aged 21-59). Collect and summarize at least 8 objective and 4 subjective elements for each person. Create an actual or potential problem list, including 4 problems, for both individuals, include 3 health promotion teaching opportunities you would suggest for 1 problem for each individual. Read Chapters 1-3 and Chapter 11 in Jarvis, C. (2015). Physical examination and health assessment (7th ed.).

All submissions should have a title page and reference page. Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources. Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines. Include a 2 to 3-page paper, with appropriate title and reference pages.

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Nutritional assessment is a critical component of comprehensive health evaluation, providing vital insights into an individual's dietary status and potential health risks. This paper presents a detailed nutritional assessment conducted on two family members—a child aged 10 and an adult aged 35—using a chosen nutritional assessment tool. The assessment encompasses objective and subjective elements, along with an analysis of potential health problems and targeted health promotion strategies.

The selected tool for this assessment is the Nutrition Screening Tool, modified to include specific parameters relevant for each age group. The objective elements are measurable and include anthropometric data, laboratory findings, and physical signs, whereas subjective elements capture personal perceptions and dietary habits.

Objective and Subjective Data Collection

For the child aged 10, the objective data include: weight (40 kg), height (140 cm), BMI percentile (85th percentile), recent hemoglobin level (13 g/dL), skinfold thickness, dietary intake logs indicating adequate intake of fruits and vegetables, oral examination showing healthy mucous membranes, and activity level reported as moderate. Subjectively, the child reports enjoying most foods but occasionally avoiding vegetables, feels tired during physical activity, and has no significant food allergies or intolerances.

In contrast, the 35-year-old adult's objective data encompass: weight (78 kg), height (165 cm), BMI of 28.6 indicating overweight status, blood glucose level (90 mg/dL), serum lipid profile within normal limits, blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg, hair and skin inspection showing no deficiencies, and a dietary pattern characterized by frequent fast-food consumption and irregular meal timings. The subjective data reveal feelings of fatigue, episodes of digestive discomfort, a willingness to improve nutritional habits, and no known food allergies.

Problem List

Based on the collected data, the following problems are identified:

  1. Child: Elevated BMI percentile, risk of childhood obesity; potential Iron deficiency anemia; suboptimal fruit and vegetable intake; sedentary lifestyle.
  2. Adult: Overweight with a BMI indicating increased risk for cardiovascular disease; irregular dietary patterns leading to potential nutrient deficiencies; elevated blood pressure; sedentary behavior.

Health Promotion Teaching Opportunities

For the child's elevated BMI, a health promotion focus would be on encouraging physical activity and balanced nutrition, emphasizing fruit and vegetable intake. For the adult, teaching strategies include counseling on healthy eating habits, reducing fast-food consumption, and increasing physical activity for cardiovascular health. Each intervention targets modifiable behaviors with evidence to support improved health outcomes, consistent with health promotion principles outlined in public health literature.

Conclusion

Comprehensive nutritional assessments utilizing appropriate tools are essential in identifying health risks and guiding effective interventions. Tailored health promotion strategies can significantly influence positive behavioral changes, ultimately improving health outcomes across all age groups.

References

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