Nutrition Screening & Assessment Tools Quiz

What is nutrition screening?

• Comprehensive evaluation of a patient's nutritional status

• A quick process to identify individuals at risk of malnutrition

• Cooking food for patients

• Assessment of food preferences only

Nutrition assessment is defined as:

• Complete evaluation of nutritional status using medical, clinical, and anthropometric data

• A method to prescribe drugs

• Measurement of BMI only

• Estimation of food cost

Which is the main role of nutrition screening?

• Identify patients at risk of malnutrition early

• Measure energy expenditure

• Monitor diet compliance

• Design kitchen menus

Nutrition assessment is important because it helps to:

• Diagnose malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies

• Predict food preferences

• Avoid diet therapy

• Plan hospital budgets

Which tool involves systematic examination for muscle and fat loss signs?

• Body Mass Index

• Nutrition Focused Physical Examination (NFPE)

• Bioelectrical Impedance

• Calorie count

NFPE helps in identifying:

• Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

• Fluid retention and edema

• Muscle wasting

• All of the above

Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using:

• Height and weight

• Weight and age

• Waist circumference only

• Skinfold thickness

Normal BMI range for adults is:

• 10-15 kg/m²

• 18.5-24.9 kg/m²

• 25-30 kg/m²

• Above 30 kg/m²

Which anthropometric method estimates body fat using electrical conductivity?

• Hand-grip dynamometer

• Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

• Skinfold thickness

• Mid-arm circumference

Hand-grip dynamometer measures:

• Fat percentage

• Muscle strength

• Protein intake

• Bone density