Module 05 Content

1. Find a dietary assessment tool that can be used either generally or for a specific alteration in health.

   When you have found your assessment tool, answer the following questions:

   • What is the purpose of this tool?
   • Do you believe that the purpose is fulfilled based on the questions being asked? Why?
   • In what ways does the tool account for the individual perceptions and needs of the client?
   • Is there a nutritional history included? What does it cover?
   • Is the tool easy to use? Why or why not?
   • Does the tool provide enough information to determine next steps or interventions? Explain.
   • The writing assignment should be no more than 2 pages and APA Editorial Format must be used for citations and references used. Attach a copy of the assessment tool.

     Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

     Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the ".docx" extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

     Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

     Module 05 – Evaluating an Effective Assessment To0l
     Scoring Rubric:
     Criteria (Weight)

   • Purpose of Tool and attainment – 3
   • Account for individual perceptions and needs – 2
   • Nutritional history and what it covers – 5
   • Tool – easy to use and why – 5
   • Adequate information to determine next steps/interventions – 5
   • Total – 20