Nutrition

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
AA-06-01	Describe the importance of nutrition to health and recovery.
AA-06-02	Identify the functions, major sources, and daily requirements for common nutrients: carbohydrates, fiber, fat, minerals, proteins and vitamins.
AA-06-03	Identify the Food Guide requirements for each age group throughout the life cycle.
AA-06-04	Identify factors that affect normal nutrition, e.g., cultural, socio-economic and geographical.
AA-06-05	Identify the indicators of adequate and inadequate nutrition.
	Describe common methods to assess nutritional status:
AA-06-06	general appearance
AA-06-07	height and weight
AA-06-08	diet history
AA-06-09	food allergies
AA-06-10	body mass index
AA-06-11	lab values
AA-06-12	swallowing
AA-06-13	perception of body image
AA-06-14	Describe the purpose and elements of common therapeutic diets.
AA-06-15	Identify the role of the dietician as a member of the health team.