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Developmental Services - Community Case Management

Policies/Procedures - Nutritionist

A nutritionist can assist in determining the nutritional status of an individual and any possible relationships to etiology or current problems, as well as to plan and implement a dietary change, if needed. They can consult with the consumer and family to shop, prepare, and serve meals that are indicated within the resources of the individual and family.

Indicators: metabolic disease, improper growth rate, obesity, low body weight, diagnosis of diabetes, sedentary life style, use of wheelchair, loss of teeth, swallowing disorder.