OBESITY and nutrition
Obesity and nutritional problems are common problems that we face in our society and work.
What are some of the elements that are important for obesity documentation ?
1- Add
BMI to notes
– BMI
> 40 = morbid obesity
- Document if due to excess calories or drug induced
2- Don't forget about:
–Protein-calorie
malnutrition
–BMI
< 16 + severe malnutrition carries a worse prognosis and outcome
–Cachexia
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