It can be argued that a functional nutrition assessment will better identify why a patient is losing weight because:

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Assessment of the capacity for digestion, absorption, and transport as well as hormonal status provides critical background information as to why a patient may be malnourished.Malabsorption syndrome, in which several nutrients are abnormally absorbed, is the most dramatic.Constipation, diarrhea, excessive vomiting, and flatulence also warrant further analysis.Mucosal changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are indicated by problems such as diarrhea and anorexia.Tests may be done on a stool sample and can reveal excessive amounts of fat, an indication of malabsorption, the status of the GI flora, and the amounts and types of bacteria present in the gut.

It Can Be Argued That a Functional Nutrition Assessment Will