Author: Beth L. Leonberg

Publisher: American Dietetic Association

Published: 2013-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780880914789

This update of a concise guide to completing nutrition assessments for pediatric patients and clients incorporates the new MyPlate meal plan information from the USDA. The purpose is to use the Nutrition Care Process, the framework for registered dietitians, to provide consistent quality care to patients and clients. The book is written for dietetics professionals. Despite its compact size, this book packs a lot of information between its covers. It begins with an overview of the Nutrition Care Process, then delves into anthropometric measurements. It goes into great detail on growth charts, and includes a list of disease-specific charts as well, covering from Turner syndrome to Marfan syndrome to Prader-Willi syndrome. It also includes 27 pages of tables regarding triceps measurement, mid-arm circumference, and subscapular skinfold for age. It provides a concise look at all aspects of a nutrition visit, including how to take a medical history, the different types of diet histories (giving definitions and components of a diet interview, 24-hour recall, or three- and seven-day food records). It also explains the components of a nutrition-focused physical exam. The guide includes USDA portion size suggestions for all age groups. As a dietitian who works with the pediatric population, I know this will be a valuable reference in my office. For those who are interested in learning more about the Nutrition Care Process and the steps to complete a nutrition assessment, this would be a helpful tool. Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE.