The identification and descriptive labeling of a nutrition problem that the dietetics practitioner is responsible for independently addressing is known as __________.
A)the medical diagnosis
B)the nutrition diagnosis
C)the patient's signs and symptoms
D)the patient's medical history

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The identification and descriptive labeling of a nutrition problem is known as the nutrition diagnosis. It is the responsibility of the dietetics practitioner to address the nutrition problem independently. The medical diagnosis, patient's signs and symptoms, and medical history are important components that provide additional information but are not the same as the nutrition diagnosis.

The Identification and Descriptive Labeling of a Nutrition Problem That