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do not confuse with NUTRITION SURVEYS: survey refers to a population in a given geographic area, assessment refers to an individual; coordinate with GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT if relevant
Scope Note
Evaluation and measurement of nutritional variables in order to assess the level of nutrition or the NUTRITIONAL STATUS of the individual. NUTRITION SURVEYS may be used in making the assessment.
Entry Version
NUTRITION ASSESS
Entry Term(s)
Assessment, Nutrition
Mini Nutrition Assessment
Mini Nutritional Assessment
Nutrition Assessments
Nutrition Index
Nutrition Indexes
Nutrition Indices
Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional Index
Prognostic Nutritional Index
Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI)
NLM Classification #
QU 146
Previous Indexing
Nutritional Status (1987-1989)
Nutrition Disorders (1966-1989)
Nutrition Surveys (1966-1989)
Public MeSH Note
1990; for NUTRITION INDEXES see NUTRITION 1992-2006
History Note
1990; for NUTRITION INDEXES use NUTRITION PHYSIOLOGY 1992-2006
Evaluation and measurement of nutritional variables in order to assess the level of nutrition or the NUTRITIONAL STATUS of the individual. NUTRITION SURVEYS may be used in making the assessment.