Nutrition Assessment - Adult

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• What tools can be used to assess dietary intake and to measure dietary behaviour change as an outcome of nutrition programs for adults?  

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• Which predictive equation is the most accurate for assessing resting energy expenditure (REE) (also referred to as resting metabolic rate [RMR]) in adults with a normal weight and with overweight/obesity?  

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• What is the most accurate way of estimating height in adults when it cannot be measured directly?  

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• How can body composition and nutritional status be assessed in individuals with amputations?  

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• What factors contribute to underreporting in dietary assessment methods and how can this be reduced?  

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• Are diet quality scores valid tools to assess nutrient adequacy or health outcomes?  

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• Nutrition Assessment - Adult Background

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