Imbalanced Nutrition: more than body requirements
Intake of nutrients that exceeds metabolic needs Defining Characteristics: Triceps skin fold >25 mm in women; triceps skin fold >15 mm in men; body weight (20% over ideal for height and frame; eating in response to external cues (e.g., time of day, social situation); eating in response to internal cues other than hunger (e.g., anxiety); reported or observed dysfunctional eating pattern pairing food with other activities; sedentary activity level; weight 10% over ideal for height and frame; concentrating food intake at the end of the day Related Factors: Excessive intake in relation to metabolic need; deficient knowledge related to desirability of nutritional supplements NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification) Suggested NOC Labels Weight Control Nutritional Status: Nutrient Intake Nutritional Status: Food and Fluid Intake Management Client Outcomes States pertinent factors contributing to weight gain Identifies behaviors that remain ...