Factors affecting nutritional status of an individual:
1. Quantitative and qualitative adequacy of food intake.
2. Health status of the individual.
For achieving optimal nutritional status, the intake must equal the requirement, and for identifying the exact requirement for an individual we have to assess his / her nutritional status.
Steps of nutritional status assessment :
1.History and clinical examination.
2.Anthropometry.
3.Laboratory and biochemical tests.
4. History of Dietary intake.
5.Assessment of functions.