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Gastrointestinal System - Ostomy

Nutrition Care Process

Last Updated: 2020-06-01 Target Group: All Adults

Nutrition Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation

Disclaimer
Nutrition Assessment
The nutrition assessment of an individual with an ostomy may include the following parameters using NCP terminology in the table below.

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
If needed, some of the indicators measured in the nutrition assessment can be repeated in the nutrition monitoring and evaluation phase.
Anthropometric Measurements
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Weight Change
  • BMI
  • Body Compartment Estimates (waist circumference)
Anthropometric Comparative Standards
Measure
NCP Terminology
Adult BMI

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