Asked by Shelby Taylor on May 04, 2024
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Biochemical indices help the clinician to determine the effects of nutritional factors or of medical conditions on the health status of patients.No single test is available for evaluating short-term response to medical nutritional therapy.Laboratory tests conducted over time will give more accurate information than a single test.Which of the following are the most important biochemical measures? (Select all that apply. )
A) Ideal body weight
B) Visceral protein status
C) Immune function
D) Percent of weight gain
Biochemical Indices
Specific tests measuring the concentration of certain chemicals in the blood to assess and monitor health.
Visceral Protein Status
A measure of the protein levels within the internal organs, used to assess nutritional status and risk of malnutrition.
Short-Term Response
Immediate or early reactions or effects observed following treatment or exposure to a stimulus.
- Evaluating the clinical and biochemical signals for nutritional condition.
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluating the clinical and biochemical signals for nutritional condition.
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