Nutrition & Health Assessment Introduction


This module will help you to understand how to assess the nutrition and health status of WIC participants.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module the Nutrition Assistant will be able to:

·  Define the terms anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessments.

· List common sources and methods for gathering anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data.

·     Describe correct measurement techniques.

·     Assess  health habits using the Nutrition Questions.

·    Describe conditions such as anemia, obesity, lead poisoning, homelessness, drug abuse, smoking and domestic violence and suggestions to address these concerns.