Chronic, non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes are among the leading causes of death globally, resulting in untold human suffering from premature morbidity and mortality. Left unchecked, the economic burden of chronic disease has the potential to cripple national economies. Because unhealthful dietary patterns (along with tobacco smoking and physical inactivity) are major risk factors for chronic disease, assessing diet and nutritional status and the results of interventions to improve nutritional status is fundamental to our success at reducing chronic disease risk, promoting health, and managing heath care costs. Nutritional Assessment, Sixth Edition explains the tools and techniques that nutrition practitioners and other health care providers can use to assess diet and nutritional status in instances of acute illness as well as chronic disease prevention and treatment.

Key features of this edition include:

• Detailed discussion of the role of nutritional assessment in the Nutrition Care Process.
• Thorough coverage of nutrient intake recommendations such as the DRIs, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans , and MyPlate.
• Guidance on the use of the SuperTracker, a comprehensive diet and physical activity analysis resource available at ChooseMyPlate.gov.
• Measurement of diet and health determinants at the individual and national level.
• Updated information on the use of technology in measuring diet and analyzing nutrient intake, biochemical markers of mineral and vitamin status, and more.
• New guidelines on screening for cardiovascular disease risk in children and adolescents.