Asked by Pareet Chattrath Parneet on Apr 23, 2024

Explain what is meant by social determinants of health and how they affect one's nutrition status.

Social Determinants

Factors such as economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, and neighborhood and built environment that influence health outcomes.

Nutrition Status

An assessment of an individual's dietary intake and nutrient levels, reflecting overall health and nutritional well-being.

  • Comprehend the social factors that influence health and their effects on minority groups.
  • Stress the criticality of practicing attentive listening and communicative competencies in dietary counseling.