What is the primary purpose of nutrition assessment?
a. To identify how much weight the patient needs to lose
b. To identify the patient's ideal body weight
c. To develop a nutrition care plan
d. To identify the proper caloric intake for the patient
ANS: C
The purpose of nutrition assessment is to gather data to develop a nutrition care plan that will ensure adequate nutrition for health and well-being when implemented.
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