Nutrition-focused physical exam : an illustrated handbook.

"The Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam: An Illustrated Handbook discusses the components of the NFPE and includes pictorial representations of various stages of muscle and fat depletion (normal-mild-moderate-severe), vitamin and mineral losses, and fluid balance. Techniques and tips that can be used in daily practice when examining patients, as well as charts and references, are provided. This guide is intended to help the clinician develop their NFPE skills. Chapters include: Preparation for the Physical Exam, Inflammation, Physical Exam of Subcutaneous Muscle and Fat Stores, Assessment of Fluid Status: Accumulation and Dehydration, Examination of Functional Status, and Assessment of Micronutrient Status. The Appendix includes a Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam Checklist." Preface Contents 01. Introduction 02. Preparation for the Physical Exam 03. Inflammation 04. Physical Exam of Subcutaneous Muscle and Fat Stores 05. Assessment of Fluid Status: Accumulation and Dehydration 06. Examination of Functional Status 07. Assessment of Micronutrient Status 08. Appendix: Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam Checklist Discusses the components of the nutrition-focused physical exam and includes pictorial representations of various stages of muscle and fat depletion, vitamin and mineral losses, and fluid balance. Techniques and tips that can be used in daily practice when examining patients, as well as charts and references, are provided.