Nutrition assessment

Nutrition assessment is a detailed, systematic process of collecting and interpreting information to make decisions about an individual's or a population's nutritional status.

The main purpose is to:

• Identify individuals who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition (both under- and over-nutrition).

• Determine the nature, causes, and significance of their nutrition-related health issues.

• Establish the foundation for developing a personalized nutrition care plan or intervention.

• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions over time.