What type of client assessment is performed in FDN?

In Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), thorough health history assessments and lifestyle evaluations are essential components of client assessment. This approach allows practitioners to gather comprehensive information about a client's current health status, medical history, family history, lifestyle choices, and other factors that may impact their overall well-being.

A detailed health history provides insights into patterns of symptoms, potential environmental exposures, and previous interventions that have been tried. Lifestyle evaluations contribute to understanding how daily habits—such as diet, exercise, stress management, and social support—affect the client’s health. This comprehensive assessment enables practitioners to identify underlying dysfunctions and tailor interventions that address the root causes of health issues rather than just their symptoms.

Other options, such as relying solely on physical exams, online questionnaires, or basic symptom checklists, lack the depth and personalized context needed to form effective nutritional and wellness strategies. While each of those tools can provide useful information, they do not replace the necessity for a detailed and holistic assessment that considers the unique intricacies of the client's health and lifestyle.