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.
