What does ADIME stand for in the Nutrition Care Process?

• A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring and Evaluation
• B. Assessment, Data, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation
• C. Analysis, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation
• D. Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Measurement, Evaluation

Answer: (A)

ADIME stands for the four main steps of the Nutrition Care Process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, and Monitoring and Evaluation. It begins with collecting thorough information about the client—nutrient intake, medical history, anthropometrics, labs, symptoms, and environment—to build a complete picture. From that data, a nutrition diagnosis is identified, specifying the nutrition problem to address rather than a medical condition. Then a targeted intervention is planned and carried out to resolve or mitigate the nutrition problem, such as dietary changes, education, or care coordination. Finally, progress is monitored and outcomes are evaluated to determine if goals are being met and whether the plan needs adjustment. The other options mix up terms that aren’t part of the standard ADIME sequence, such as treating “data,” “analysis,” or “measurement” as separate steps, or using a synonym like “implementation.”