Title

Senior nutrition screening initiative

Author

Linder Nesbitt, California State University, Monterey Bay

Date

2002

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Health, Human Services and Public Policy

Abstract

The Senior Nutrition Screening Initiative identifies individuals who are at high risk for nutritional problems. The Monterey County Area Agency on Aging uses its self-assessment protocol as its intake tool. The tool was developed in 1991 and is outdated. The inability of the agency to refer seniors for nutritional counseling is an ethical dilemma. The agency's database does not fully utilize its demographics. To remedy the problem a teaching curriculum and portion control kit were developed; a survey administered, intake tool redesigned, and referral guidelines developed along with suggestions for better use of Managing and Reporting Services to seniors database.

Comments

Capstone Project (B.A.) Institute for Community Collaborative Studies

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Recommended Citation

Nesbitt, Linder, "Senior nutrition screening initiative" (2002). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 261.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_restricted/261