nutritional care
[ˌnuːˈtrɪʃənəl kɛr]
nounpl: nutritional care (uncountable)
cuidado nutricional
1. Healthcare interventions and medical services focused on assessing, planning, and implementing nutritional interventions to maintain or improve a patient's health status
The hospital's nutritional care program includes dietary assessments and personalized meal planning for all patients.
O programa de cuidado nutricional do hospital inclui avaliações dietéticas e planejamento de refeições personalizadas para todos os pacientes.
2. The practice of providing appropriate nutrition and dietary support to patients with specific medical conditions or requirements
Proper nutritional care is essential for patients recovering from surgery.
O cuidado nutricional adequado é essencial para pacientes em recuperação de cirurgia.
3. The comprehensive management of a patient's nutritional needs by healthcare professionals, including dietitians and physicians
The patient received specialized nutritional care to address their kidney disease complications.
O paciente recebeu cuidado nutricional especializado para abordar as complicações de sua doença renal.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, nutritional care has become increasingly recognized as a critical component of patient outcomes. In Brazil, it's integrated into the unified health system (SUS) with emphasis on preventive nutrition. In the USA, it's often a specialized service requiring registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN). The term reflects the growing professionalization of nutrition in medical settings across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nutrition-focused physical exam
holistic nutritional approach
evidence-based nutritional care
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