Which is NOT typically a part of assessing a patient's nutritional status?

Assessing a patient's nutritional status involves a variety of methods to gather information about their dietary habits, physical health, and overall well-being. Evaluating obesity criteria, reviewing dietary logs, and measuring blood glucose levels are all direct indicators of nutritional status and health.

Evaluating obesity criteria, such as body mass index (BMI), helps determine if a patient has a healthy weight, is underweight, overweight, or obese, leading to conclusions about their dietary intake and nutritional needs. Reviewing dietary logs provides insight into the patient's typical food consumption, revealing patterns that may be beneficial or detrimental to their health.

Measuring blood glucose levels is particularly important for identifying how well a patient's body is managing sugars, which directly relates to their dietary choices, especially for patients managing diabetes or at risk for metabolic syndrome.

In contrast, checking family health history, while important in understanding the patient's overall health risk and potential genetic predispositions, does not provide direct information about an individual's current nutritional status. It offers context but is not a method used to assess dietary habits or nutritional intake specifically.