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FOOD ACCEPTANCE METHODS OF MEASUREMENT PURPOSE Determining food intake by facility staff, family, or by volunteers is an important part of monitoring the food/fluids consumed by residents. Comparing food/fluid intake over time is a way to evaluate trends in a residents nutritional status such as, low intake and the possibility of changes in weight. Part of the survey process is to observe the facility practice in determining the amount of food consumed. There are several methods for calculating the amount of food consumed by a resident. The method the facility uses must be consistently applied by all the staff, family, or volunteers. The facility should choose the best practice/system for calculating consumption based upon the resident population and staff. The system chosen should be applied not only at mealtime but also for snacks, nourishments, or supplements consumed. SYSTEMS POINT METHOD How to Calculate Coffee, water, tea, and condiments equal no points Breakfast Good = 75 - 100 points Fair = 50 - 74 points Poor = 0 - 49 points LUNCH Dinner Good = 75 - 100 points Fair = 50 - 74 points Poor = 0 - 49 points NOTE: Lunch and Dinner use the same point system How To Record Count the number of points consumed. Record the points as a percentage on the meal intake sheet. If residents intake is below 50% (points) for more than 3 meals in three days, report it to the nurse and the Dietary Manager for evaluation. Add the residents name to the Low Intake (below 50%) list. These residents require additional observation and possible assistance during meals. Residents names are removed if intake increases above 50% for 3 meals. Report to the nurse and dietitian if the resident name remains on the Low Intake list for 3 days Report any concerns/problems related to the resident not receiving enough nutrition intake. PERCENT METHOD How to Calculate ( Coffee, water, tea and condiments equal no points Breakfast, Lunch and Dinn