Tag: Clinical domain

The Nutrition Care Process, a standardized framework for dietetics professionals, relies on a critical second step known as the nutrition diagnosis. This crucial stage precisely identifies and labels a specific nutrition-related problem that a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is responsible for treating and managing.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) is a systematic approach used by dietitians to ensure high-quality care. The second step of this process is nutrition diagnosis, which is classified into three distinct domains: Intake, Clinical, and Behavioral-Environmental. This article provides a comprehensive overview of these classifications, outlining how they help dietitians identify and address specific nutrition-related problems.