Nutrition in Nursing Exam 1
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What is nutrition? The process of nourishing the body with food
What is the role of a registered dietitian or RD/RDN? Develops and manages patient nutrition plans
What is the role of a public health nutritionist? Focuses on disease prevention at the community level
Who works with high-risk populations such as pregnant Public health nutritionist
teens, older adults, and food-insecure groups?
What factors influence food choices? Religious beliefs, family habits, socioeconomic status, health status, geographic
location, personal preferences and ethnic or cultural backgrounds
Who are at an increased risk for foodborne illnesses? Children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals
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