The nutrition assessment of an individual with osteoarthritis may include the following parameters using NCP terminology:
Anthropometric Measurements
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- Height
- Weight
- Weight Change
- BMI
- Body compartment estimates (e.g. waist circumference triceps skinfold thickness, bioelectrical impedance analysis, magnetic resonance imaging).
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Anthropometric Comparative Standards
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Measure
| NCP Terminology
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Adult BMI
| - Weight and Growth Recommendation
- Recommended body weight/BMI/growth
- Ideal/reference body weight (IBW)
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