The dietary assessment methods can be categorized as either direct or indirect methods. The indirect methods utilize secondary sources of information such as food expenses and food supply to estimate food availability for large populations. Tools involve food balance sheets…
The clinical nutritional assessment method involves the examination of physical signs and symptoms important in detecting nutritional concerns. This approach entails the identification of particular signs and symptoms associated with a particular nutrition condition or deficiency. The practitioner observes particular…
In recent posts, we have been focussing on anthropometric assessment methods. In this post we will address several examples of another nutrition assessment method- biochemical nutrition assessment. Biochemical assessment involves the use of laboratory indices to detect any potential abnormalities…
Among the anthropometric assessment methods is the measuring of skinfold thickness. Skinfold thickness measurements are performed to determine one’s body composition, more specifically one’s body fat percentage. Body composition assessment involves the description of the percentages of muscle, fat and…
When we were tackling nutrition assessment methods, we did mention body circumference measurements as a form of anthropometric assessment method. In this post, we will evaluate several of these measurements to determine what they entail. Circumference measurements can be suitable…
In the previous posts, we determined how to estimate ideal body weight and frame size. In this post , we will review the same concepts though they will be tailored to individuals with amputations. Determining IBW In situations, where a…
In this post, we will review how to determine one’s stature.Three different methods can be utilized including taking height measurements, knee height measurements or arm span measurements. Using the height method, you as the subject will be required to stand…
In the last post ,we learned how to determine one’s ideal body weight. We noted that when using the hamwi method , you need to know your frame size to determine your ideal body weight. Hence, in this post we…
We are still on anthropometric methods. In this post, we will cover how you can determine your ideal body weight measurements. We will utilize the hamwi method or what is also referred to as the 5 foot rule method. So,…
In this post we will evaluate what BMI is, its significance and how it determines your nutrition status. Body Mass Index (BMI ) is derived from anthropometric measurements of nutrition assessment. It requires both the height and weight measurements for…
