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Nutrition Care Process

The Nutrition Care Process is a systematic method that dietetics and nutrition professionals use to provide nutrition care.

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NCP Overview

The Nutrition Care Process is comprised of four steps: nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
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NCP Terminology

The NCP with consistent terminology supports critical thinking, clearer documentation, more person-centered care, increased acknowledgement of the value of nutrition care and improved application of evidence‐ based guidelines.
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