NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT IN LIFE CYCLES – ESSENTIAL METHODS AND PARAMETERS – THE NUTRIENT JOURNEY: FROM INGESTION TO EXCRETION
Keywords:
Nutritional Assessment, Anthropometry, Body Composition, Laboratory Tests, Clinical NutritionAbstract
Nutritional Assessment (NA) is fundamental for identifying nutritional disorders and planning appropriate interventions aimed at recovering or maintaining health. This complex process follows the complete journey of nutrients in the body, from ingestion to excretion. This work explores the methods of NA, its direct and indirect indicators, and the essential parameters used throughout the different life stages, such as in pregnant women, children, adolescents, and the elderly. The document details anthropometry, body composition, laboratory tests, and dietary intake evaluation, providing a comprehensive overview of how nutritional status is determined and monitored, while highlighting the importance of a holistic assessment for an effective intervention.
