A food frequency questionnaire reveals that an individual has a very limited food intake.What other information would be needed before a diagnosis of malnutrition could be made?
A)anthropometric measurements
B)medical history
C)physical exam
D)All of the above answer choices are correct.

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A diagnosis of malnutrition cannot be made solely based on a food frequency questionnaire. Additional information such as anthropometric measurements (e.g. body weight, height, body fat percentage), medical history (e.g. presence of chronic diseases, medications), and physical exams (e.g. signs of muscle wasting, nutrient deficiencies) would be necessary to make a proper diagnosis. Therefore, all answer choices (anthropometric measurements, medical history, and physical exam) are correct and important in determining whether an individual is malnourished.

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