Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

The Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) has become an essential component of nutrition assessment of patients in a variety of practice settings. A thorough understanding of the technique along with interpretation of findings and incorporation into a malnutrition diagnosis is essential for Registered Dietitians Nutritionists (RDNs) to stay current in clinical practice.

This continuing education activity explores and details all aspects of NFPE, including assessment of somatic muscle, fat stores, fluid status, micronutrient deficiencies, and functional status. Each chapter explains appropriate methodologies, normal appearances, as well as the accurate interpretation of abnormal findings in a variety of patients. This activity concludes with an explanation of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics malnutrition guidelines, along with the appropriate identification of both the etiology and severity of malnutrition incorporating NFPE findings.      

This continuing education activity is designed to help you earn 10 continuing education credits for dietetics (CDR CPEU).

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will better be able to: 

  1. Discuss the rationale for completing NFPE as part of nutrition assessment.
  2. Determine normal, mild, moderate, and severe loss of specified areas of fat and muscle for various adult patients.
  3. Assess functional status using both objective and subjective measures.
  4. Describe appropriate methods and terms for malnutrition coding and the resulting effects on institution reimbursement.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of NFPE as a result of successfully completing various case studies.

Additional Information

CDR Activity Type: 
102
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 10.00 CDR
Course opens: 
08/19/2024
Course expires: 
08/18/2027
Cost:
$130.95
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Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN, is a seasoned expert at interpreting science and data accurately and communicating creatively. She is a content creator and nutrition equality advocate who focuses on accessible, affordable, simple strategies when teaching and prioritizing local and low waste foods. She encourages and empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

 

Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN, faculty for this activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

The planners for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

 

 

In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company (publisher of Wolf Rinke Associates) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).


RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

Available Credit

  • 10.00 CDR

Price

Cost:
$130.95
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