80491-4
ClinicalMeals 24 hour Estimated
Definition
The estimated number of meals consumed per day. The estimated number of meals are reported retrospectively by the patient or by the dietitian upon inspection of the patient's intake. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition Assessment Language.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Meals
Property
NRat
Time Aspect
24H
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Estimated
Details
Class
NUTRITION&DIETETICS
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Meals 24h nRate Est
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 80491-4?
LOINC code 80491-4 identifies "Meals 24 hour Estimated". The estimated number of meals consumed per day. The estimated number of meals are reported retrospectively by the patient or by the dietitian upon inspection of the patient's intake. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition Assessment Language.
What does 80491-4 measure?
This code measures Meals in ^Patient. It belongs to the NUTRITION&DIETETICS class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.