nutritional status
[nu-TRISH-uh-nul STAT-us]
nounpl: nutritional statuses
estado nutricional
1. The condition of a person's health as determined by the balance between nutrient intake and nutrient requirements, assessed through anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary measurements
The child's nutritional status improved significantly after receiving adequate protein and micronutrients.
O estado nutricional da criança melhorou significativamente após receber proteína e micronutrientes adequados.
2. An evaluation of whether an individual is well-nourished, malnourished, or overnourished
Healthcare providers assess the patient's nutritional status before surgery.
Os profissionais de saúde avaliam o estado nutricional do paciente antes da cirurgia.
3. The overall result of the balance between nutrient intake, absorption, and utilization in the body
Poor nutritional status can lead to weakened immunity and delayed wound healing.
Um estado nutricional deficiente pode levar a imunidade enfraquecida e cicatrização lenta de feridas.
This is a medical and scientific term commonly used in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, nutritional assessments are increasingly emphasized in public health programs (Programas de Saúde da Família), while in the USA, it is standard in clinical nutrition, dietetics, and preventive medicine. The term carries significance in discussions about food security and public health policies in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
assess nutritional status
improve nutritional status
maintain nutritional status
compromised nutritional status
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