2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-1,286 — Terms, defined.

Section 71-1,286
Terms, defined.

As used in sections 71-1,285 to 71-1,294, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) Assessment means the process of evaluating the nutritional status of patients. The assessment includes review and analysis of medical and diet histories, biochemical lab values, and anthropometric measurements to determine nutritional status and appropriate nutritional treatment;

(2) Board means the Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy;

(3) Consultation means conferring with a physician regarding the activities of the licensed medical nutrition therapist;

(4) General nutrition services includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Identifying the nutritional needs of individuals and groups in relation to normal nutritional requirements; and

(b) Planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs for individuals and groups in the selection of food to meet normal nutritional needs throughout the life cycle;

(5) Licensed medical nutrition therapist means a person who is licensed to practice medical nutrition therapy pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Law and who holds a current license issued by the department pursuant to section 71-1,290;

(6) Medical nutrition therapy means the assessment of the nutritional status of patients. It involves the assessment of patient nutritional status followed by treatment, ranging from diet modification to specialized nutrition support, such as determining nutrient needs for enteral and parenteral nutrition, and monitoring to evaluate patient response to such treatment; and

(7) Patient means a person with a disease, illness, injury, or medical condition for which nutritional interventions are an essential component of standard care.

Source:

Laws 1988, LB 557, § 2

Laws 1995, LB 406, § 21

Laws 1999, LB 828, § 146

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska