Common Nutrition problems in General Practice

Speciality Primary health care - Diagnostic & investigative

Organizer Amal Hamoud Aljehaidli

CME/CPD Provider primary health care faculty

Scheduled date(s):

From 21 March 2021 To 21 March 2021

Aims And Objectives

common nutritional problems Obesity Breast feeding

Content Outline

• Evidence based and general principles of nutrition knowledge by understanding the primary role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. This can be achieved by knowledge translation into the patient plan of care. • Conducting complete nutritional assessment which includes: - Medical, psycho-social, and diet history. - Physical examination. - Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, body mass index, head circumference, waist circumference and waist to hip ratio). - Laboratory tests relevant to nutrition related conditions. • Counselling and educating the patient about the current nutritional guidelines. • Identifying high risk patient and refer them to specialized nutrition professionals for further counselling and management

Target Audience

R 4 Residents and trainers and interested GP Around 40