In the Nutrition Care Process, statements formatted as [Nutrition problem] related to [etiology] as evidenced by [signs] are classified as what?

• A. NCP links.
• B. PES statements.
• C. Intake critiques.
• D. Nutrition concerns.

Answer: (B)

In the Nutrition Care Process, statements that follow [Nutrition problem] related to [etiology] as evidenced by [signs] are the PES statements—the formal way to document a nutrition diagnosis. The P identifies the nutrition problem, the E explains the cause or contributing factor, and the S lists the signs or symptoms that show the problem is present. This structure makes the diagnosis clear and connects what’s happening to why it’s happening and how you know it, which then guides interventions and monitoring. For example: Inadequate energy intake related to limited access to food as evidenced by consuming only 60% of estimated energy requirements for the past week. Other options don’t represent this formal diagnosis format.