What Information Does the Registered Dietitian (RD) Collect During the Nutrition Assessment Step?
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According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the first step of the Nutrition Care Process is the nutrition assessment, where a Registered Dietitian (RD) collects and documents crucial data to identify nutrition-related problems. This comprehensive evaluation goes beyond food preferences to create a holistic picture of an individual's nutritional status.