Describing a Nutritional Assessment Tool

Find a dietary assessment tool that can be used either generally or for a specific alteration in health.

When you have found your assessment tool, answer the following questions:

· What is the purpose of this tool?

· Do you believe that the purpose is fulfilled based on the questions being asked? Why?

· In what ways does the tool account for the individual perceptions and needs of the client?

· Is there a nutritional history included? What does it cover?

· Is the tool easy to use? Why or why not?

· Does the tool provide enough information to determine next steps or interventions? Explain.

NOTE!!! PLS BELOW ARE THE RUBRICS FOR SCORING THE ASSIGNMENT

Describing/Evaluating an Effective Nutritional Assessment Tool

Scoring Rubric:

Criteria (Weight)

· Purpose of Tool and attainment - 3

· Account for individual perceptions and needs - 2

· Nutritional history and what it covers - 5

· Tool - easy to use and why - 5

· Adequate information to determine next steps/interventions - 5

· Make sure you include the tool (attach picture or link for tool)

Total – 20 Marks