3. Nutrition is the biochemical and
physiological process by which human
and other living been’s use food to
support its life. It provides organisms
with nutrients, which can be metabolized
to create energy and chemical structures.
9. Nutrition supports prevention of diseases.
Communicable disease
Non- communicable disease
Proper nutrition supports wellness
wellness is not only absence of disease
it is physical, mental and social wellness.
10. Helps in maintaining physical activity.
Increases productivity in life.
Reduces mortality from disease.
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21. How to get an idea about the
nutritional status of the client?
What do you have to see ?
What do you have to feel ?
23. Details of the patient
Diet pattern
What did the client eat
How much did the client eat
Did the client take only liquids
Did the client drink water
26. Difficulties
Swallowing difficulties
Cough while swallowing
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Feeling of early satiety
No appetite to eat
Loss of weight
Did he/she pass urine
27. We should actively search for nutritional
deficiencies in the client/ patients.
පස්වාදායකයාපේ/පරෝගීන්පේ ප ෝෂණ
ඌෙතා පිළි ඳව අ ක්රියාකාරීව
පසවිය ුතුය.
Hydration status
සෛලෙය තත්ත්වය.