Learn to Diagnose Malnutrition 2015
In-Person Event
Apr 03, 2015
Cleveland, Ohio, USASpeakers
OVERVIEW
Learning Objectives
After completing this educational activity, the participant will be able to do the following:
1.Review the medical record and conduct an interview including medical/surgical history, diet history, and weight history to obtain evidence related to the etiology, presence, and degree of malnutrition. 2.Conduct a nutrition-focused physical examination to determine the loss of subcutaneous fat and/or muscle mass and the presence of possible micronutrient deficiencies and fluid accumulation. 3.Determine the etiology, presence, and degree of malnutrition using the Academy/ASPEN adult malnutrition guidelines.
After completing this educational activity, the participant will be able to do the following:
1.Review the medical record and conduct an interview including medical/surgical history, diet history, and weight history to obtain evidence related to the etiology, presence, and degree of malnutrition. 2.Conduct a nutrition-focused physical examination to determine the loss of subcutaneous fat and/or muscle mass and the presence of possible micronutrient deficiencies and fluid accumulation. 3.Determine the etiology, presence, and degree of malnutrition using the Academy/ASPEN adult malnutrition guidelines.
KEY DATES
03 Apr, 2015
Event Start Date
03 Apr, 2015
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
NutritionSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Cleveland Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
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