TX HHS Form 2272. Determine Your Nutritional Health Handout

The Determine Your Nutritional Health Handout, issued by Texas HHS, helps individuals assess their nutritional health and identify potential risks. This handout is designed for seniors and older adults who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The form determines your nutritional health score based on various factors such as disease, eating habits, tooth loss/mouth pain, economic hardship, reduced social contact, multiple medicines, involuntary weight loss/gain, and needs assistance in self-care. The handout provides guidance on what actions to take depending on the score: 0-2 indicates good nutritional health, while scores of 3-5 or 6 indicate moderate or high nutritional risk, respectively.

Key features of this handout include a checklist based on the warning signs described in the text, which can help individuals identify potential risks to their nutritional health. The handout also provides guidance on what actions to take and who to consult for further assistance. For example, if your score indicates moderate or high nutritional risk, you may need to recheck your score in three months or discuss any problems with your doctor or dietitian.

• This handout is designed for seniors and older adults who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• The form determines your nutritional health score based on various factors.
• Actions to take depend on the score: 0-2 indicates good nutritional health, while scores of 3-5 or 6 indicate moderate or high nutritional risk, respectively.