1. Imbalanced Nutrition
Nursing Diagnosis
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
May be related to
Food intake that exceeds body needs
Psychosocial factors
Socioeconomic status
Possibly evidenced by
Weight of 20% or more over optimum body weight; excess body fat by skinfold/other measurements
Reported/observed dysfunctional eating patterns, intake more than body requirements
Desired Outcomes
Identify inappropriate behaviors and consequences associated with overeating or weight gain.
Demonstrate change in eating patterns and involvement in individual exercise program.
Display weight loss with optimal maintenance of health.