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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/10%3A_Body_composition_(Chapter_11)/10.01%3A_Anthropometric_assessment_of_body_composition_(11.0)This page discusses anthropometric methods for assessing body composition, focusing on the distinction between fat and fat-free mass and their health implications. Fat acts as an energy reserve, with ...This page discusses anthropometric methods for assessing body composition, focusing on the distinction between fat and fat-free mass and their health implications. Fat acts as an energy reserve, with subcutaneous and visceral types, the latter linked to higher health risks. Ectopic fat accumulation can further increase disease risks. Muscle, part of fat-free mass, is crucial for health, and its loss is harmful, particularly in malnutrition and aging.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/10%3A_Body_composition_(Chapter_11)/10.03%3A_Assessment_of_fat-free_mass_(11.2)This page discusses the significance of measuring body composition indicators like mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), mid-upper arm muscle area (AMA), calf circumference, and handgrip strength in ass...This page discusses the significance of measuring body composition indicators like mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), mid-upper arm muscle area (AMA), calf circumference, and handgrip strength in assessing malnutrition and muscle mass, particularly in undernourished children and older adults.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/13%3A_Biomarkers_(Chapter_15)/13.07%3A_Application_of_new_technologies_(15.7)This page explores the evolution of nutritional assessment methods, moving from traditional biomarkers to advanced "omics" technologies, including nutrigenetics, proteomics, and metabolomics. These ap...This page explores the evolution of nutritional assessment methods, moving from traditional biomarkers to advanced "omics" technologies, including nutrigenetics, proteomics, and metabolomics. These approaches assess nutrient interactions, genetic influences on health, and metabolic states. Metabolomics specifically employs both targeted and non-targeted strategies in dietary intervention, disease studies, and biomarker identification, though results may vary.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing%3A_A_Call_to_Action_(Reed_et_al.)/01%3A_Foundations_of_Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing/1.05%3A_Chapter_Five-_Population_HealthPopulation health is slightly different from public health because public health works to protect and improve the health of communities through policy recommendations, health education and outreach, a...Population health is slightly different from public health because public health works to protect and improve the health of communities through policy recommendations, health education and outreach, and research for disease detection and injury prevention.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Comprehensive_Health_Assessment_and_Physical_Examination/6.01%3A_Critical_Thinking_in_AssessmentThis section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making w...This section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making well-informed, evidence-based decisions respecting patients' needs and values. It is crucial for handling patient care, ensuring positive outcomes, and addressing communication barriers.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.07%3A_Ostomy_CareThis page provides a comprehensive overview of ostomy care, focusing on the nursing roles before and after surgery for patients with colostomies or ileostomies. It addresses preoperative education, po...This page provides a comprehensive overview of ostomy care, focusing on the nursing roles before and after surgery for patients with colostomies or ileostomies. It addresses preoperative education, postoperative care, and emotional support, highlighting the nurse's responsibilities in monitoring stoma health, preventing skin breakdown, and ensuring patient education and emotional well-being.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Culturally_Competent_Care/2.01%3A_Concepts_in_CultureThe document outlines the importance of cultural competence and cultural humility in nursing, emphasizing the need for nurses to respect diverse cultural backgrounds to ensure effective communication,...The document outlines the importance of cultural competence and cultural humility in nursing, emphasizing the need for nurses to respect diverse cultural backgrounds to ensure effective communication, diagnosis, and treatment. It differentiates between culture and race, highlighting the complexity of cultural identity. Nurses are encouraged to avoid stereotypes and generalizations, and to engage in continuous learning and self-reflection to provide patient-centered care.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing%3A_A_Call_to_Action_(Reed_et_al.)/01%3A_Foundations_of_Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing/1.01%3A_Chapter_One-_Community_and_Public_Health_PolicyThis chapter focuses on the foundations of health policy, examining its structure, impact, and influence on community and population health through a lens of social justice. It highlights the role of ...This chapter focuses on the foundations of health policy, examining its structure, impact, and influence on community and population health through a lens of social justice. It highlights the role of community health nurses as change agents, offering strategies to advocate for policy changes that promote health equity. The chapter explores health policy's effects on vulnerable and underserved populations and addresses disparities in health outcomes linked to socioeconomic factors.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/01%3A_Introduction/1.07%3A_Evaluation_of_nutritional_assessment_indicesThis page discusses nutritional assessment indices in population studies, emphasizing the comparison with reference values from healthy populations using percentiles, Z-scores, and cutoff points. It h...This page discusses nutritional assessment indices in population studies, emphasizing the comparison with reference values from healthy populations using percentiles, Z-scores, and cutoff points. It highlights 25-hydroxyvitamin D for categorizing vitamin D status and the importance of ROC curves for selecting accurate nutritional indices.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/05%3A_Nutrient_reference_values_(Chapter_8a)/5.02%3A_Harmonization_of_methodological_approaches_to_derive_Nutrient_Reference_Values_(8a.2)This page discusses the framework for deriving Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs), focusing on Adequate Intake (AR) and Tolerable Upper Limit (UL). It details a four-step process for establishing these ...This page discusses the framework for deriving Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs), focusing on Adequate Intake (AR) and Tolerable Upper Limit (UL). It details a four-step process for establishing these values, including data collection and risk assessment. The AR meets half the population's needs, while the UL indicates maximum safe levels.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/07%3A_Dietary_guidelines_and_quality_(Chapter_8c)This page covers national food-based dietary guidelines and diet quality assessment at the population level. It discusses the development and communication of these guidelines, their evolution, and th...This page covers national food-based dietary guidelines and diet quality assessment at the population level. It discusses the development and communication of these guidelines, their evolution, and the integration of sustainability. The chapter also reviews metrics for assessing diet quality, such as dietary adherence scores and diet indices, highlighting differences between nations and the changing definitions of diet quality influenced by sustainability concerns.
