Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nutrition Care Process

Last Updated: 2020-04-29 Target Group: All Adults

Goals include to:

meet the nutritional needs of the individual with RA recognizing that needs are individualized and vary according to disease stage, response to treatment, side-effects of medications and co-morbid conditions
consume adequate energy and protein in order to prevent weight loss and muscle wasting or excessive weight gain due to lack of activity
maintain existing bone structure through an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.