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    The document outlines tests and measurements to be performed during a patient evaluation, including blood and urine screening for biomarkers, assessment of cognitive function and mood, and anthropometric measurements of height, weight, triceps skinfold, and midarm circumference. It also lists some high-dose vitamins and minerals that can cause health issues like kidney problems, blood clots, dementia, and cardiac arrest if taken in excess. Fecal impaction is mentioned twice at the end.

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    Is an eating plan that omits a food or group of foods believed to cause an adverse food reaction.

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    The document outlines tests and measurements to be performed during a patient evaluation, including blood and urine screening for biomarkers, assessment of cognitive function and mood, and anthropometric measurements of height, weight, triceps skinfold, and midarm circumference. It also lists some high-dose vitamins and minerals that can cause health issues like kidney problems, blood clots, dementia, and cardiac arrest if taken in excess. Fecal impaction is mentioned twice at the end.

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    Nutrition and Elimination

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    Mary Ann Bonifacio
    The document outlines tests and measurements to be performed during a patient evaluation, including blood and urine screening for biomarkers, assessment of cognitive function and mood, and anthropometric measurements of height, weight, triceps skinfold, and midarm circumference. It also lists some high-dose vitamins and minerals that can cause health issues like kidney problems, blood clots, dementia, and cardiac arrest if taken in excess. Fecal impaction is mentioned twice at the end.

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    Biochemical Evaluation

     Obtain blood sample for screening of total iron binding


    capacity, hemoglobin, hematocrit electrolytes,etc.
     Obtain urine sample for screening of specific gravity

    Cognition and Mood


     Test cognitive function
     Note alterations in mood, behavior, cognition, LOC
     Ask about changes in mood or cognition

    Anthropometric Measurement
     Measure and ask about changes in height and weight
     Determine triceps skinfold measurement (TSM)
     Measure the midarm circumference (MC)
    High doses of: Can cause:

    Vitamin D Calcium deposits in kidneys and


    arteries

    Vitamin K Blood clots

    Folic aid Masking of Vitamin B12 deficiency


    (a cause of dementia)

    Calcium Renal calculi; impairment of ability


    to absorb other minerals

    Potassium Cardiac arrest


    Fecal Impaction
    Fecal Impaction

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