Overview
Nutritional interventions are essential for improving the health of at-risk populations, which include children, the elderly, and low-income families. These interventions are designed based on thorough nutritional assessments that identify specific dietary needs and deficiencies. By implementing tar...
Key Terms
Example: Children in low-income families are considered at-risk populations.
Example: Using food diaries to assess a person's nutrient intake.
Example: The USDA's MyPlate provides dietary guidelines for balanced eating.
Example: School lunch programs that provide healthy meals to students.
Example: Families facing food insecurity may rely on food banks.
Example: Malnutrition can occur from both undernutrition and overnutrition.
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Key Concepts
At-risk populationsNutritional assessmentDietary guidelinesIntervention strategies