EVIDENCE BASED GUIDELINES

IN NUTRITION PRACTICE
What is EBG?

Are designed to assist in

decisions about appropriate
nutrition care for specific
disease states or conditions in
typical setting
Key Elements

explanation of the scope,

interventions and practices considered,
summary of major recommendations
(and the corresponding rating of evidence strength, including areas
of agreement and disagreement)
RECOMMENDATION

 This is a course of action of the health

practitioner. Primary goal of implementing
these recommendations includes improving
a persons ability to achieve optimum
nutrition through healthful food choice and
physically active lifestyle
RECOMMENDATION cont…

The recommendation is written using two brief

and separate statements. The first statement is
“what” the dietitian should or not do
The second statement describes the “why” of
the recommendation .More than one
recommendation may be formulated depending
on a particular topic and supporting conclusion
and statement
Things to consider…
a.Review patient’s age
b.Socioeconomic status
c.Cultural issues
d.Psychosocial and mental health
status
e.Health history
 Thank you
Prepared by : Obina, R.D
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