What is the clinical method of nutrition assessment?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition encompasses undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition. The clinical method of nutrition assessment is the systematic evaluation of a patient's nutritional status by a healthcare provider to detect these imbalances and develop an intervention plan.