Analyzing the quantity of food intake is not sufficient; the food consumed must be nutritional Nutrition is the intake of food to meet the body’s needs.

The USDA and the FDA are the federal agencies that oversee food production, labeling, and consumption. Several noninvasive body measurements are needed for a nutritional assessment: weight, BMI, and WHR

nurse — but one member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the client. nutrition — the intake of food to meet the needs of the body. USDA and the FDA — the federal agencies that oversee food production, labeling, and consumption. food — edible substances made of protein, carbohydrates, fat, or other nutrients.