# FHIR Resources for Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

> Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation involve tracking the patient's progress and the outcomes of nutrition interventions.

## Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation involve tracking the patient's progress and the outcomes of nutrition interventions.

### Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation Data and Associated FHIR Resources

FHIR resources used for this purpose include:

* **Observation Resource** : Continues to be crucial for ongoing measurements and assessments.
* **NutritionIntake Resource** : Details about the consumption of foods (i.e., solid and/or liquid), supplements, enteral nutrition, and infant formula.
* **NutritionProduct Resource:** Identification of a food (i.e., solid and/or liquid) product provided to patients.
* **Goal Resource** : Tracks specific nutrition-related goals and their outcomes.
* **Condition Resource** : Updated to reflect changes in the patient’s condition as a result of interventions.
* **CarePlan Resource** : Monitors and evaluates the overall care plan, adjusting interventions as needed.

| Types of data collected        | Purpose                                                                  | Example                                        | FHIR Resource                                  |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Monitoring Parameters**      | Tracks ongoing measurements like weight, BMI, lab values, dietary intake | Weight: 70 kg, BMI: 25, Daily calorie intake   | **ObservationNutritionIntakeNutritionProduct** |
| **Progress Notes**             | Provides regular updates on the patient’s status                         | Weekly progress report on dietary changes      | **Observation**                                |
| **Outcome Tracking**           | Monitors progress towards achieving specific nutrition-related goals     | Goal: Reduce BMI to 22 within 3 months         | **Goal**                                       |
| **Status Updates**             | Documents changes in the status of the nutrition diagnosis               | Condition improved from malnutrition to stable | **Condition**                                  |
| **Plan Review and Adjustment** | Reviews the care plan, documenting changes and updates                   | Adjusted diet plan due to weight gain          | **CarePlan**                                   |
