Nutrition Assessment

Nutrition Assessment

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Nutrition Assessment episodes

  • Week 11: Gastrointestinal assessment

    The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 11 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the basics of gastrointestinal assessment. Do note- this is actually a recording from 2017, be sure to check the Carmen page for a few notes of updates to testing recommendations since then (spoilers, the recommended age for colonoscopies has been lowered!) 

    In this episode: 

    • The Awkward Yeti
    • 50 min
    • Week 9: Micronutrient wrap-up and NFPE recap

      The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 9 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief overview of calcium and vitamin D assessment, the hair, skin, and nails portion of the nutrition focused physical exam, and an overview of the NFPE process with example patient scenarios. 

      29 min
    • Week 8: Micronutrient assessment

      The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 8 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover biochemical assessments for micronutrients, as well as physical signs and symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies. 

      46 min
    • Week 8: Biochemical assessment

      The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 8 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief recap of the blood chemistries introduced last week, and describe biochemical measures of the pancreas, of protein status, and of the thyroid.

      28 min
    • BONUS: Cardiac testing

      In this bonus episode, Prof. Rusnak talks about the time a family member was experiencing chest pain, and the many tests it took to arrive at a diagnosis. 

      13 min
    • Week 7: Biochemical assessment

      The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 7 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover biochemical assessments including typical blood chemistries, liver panels, and assessments of kidney function.  We also started a discussion on the recent publication "Hidden in Plain Sight - Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms". 

      55 min
    • Week 7: Cardiovascular & Intro to biochemical assessment

      The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 7 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief recap of cardiovascular assessment as introduced last week, with greater detail on echo cardiograms, electrocardiograms, cardiac stress tests, and some of the laboratory measures taken following damage to the heart.  At the end of this episode, we also cover an introduction to biochemical tests in general. 

      From this episode: 

      • Mayo Medical Clinic Test Catalog
      • MedlinePlus A.D.A.M Medical Encyclopedia
      • 1 hr 8 min
      • Week 6: Cardiovascular assessment

        The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 6 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover an introduction to vocabulary and terms around cardiovascular health, and some of the imaging and diagnostic tests that patients with cardiovascular disease may have.  Be sure to check Carmen for additional videos that explain the concepts of heart failure, ejection fraction, and echocardiograms and stress tests. 

        From this episode: 

        • VoteOhio.gov
        • 54 min

        About Nutrition Assessment

        From the publisher's feed

        Lecture audio and "guest lecture" podcasts as part of the Nutrition Assessment course at The Ohio State University. Hosted by course instructor Sarah Rusnak, MS RD LD.