Gastrointestinal System - Diverticular Disease

Nutrition Care Process (Toolkits)

Last Updated: 2022-04-10 Target Group: All Adults

Sample PES or PESS/PASS statements (problem, etiology/aetiology, signs and symptoms) using some NCP terminology

These statements are provided as examples only and will not apply to all individuals.

Inadequate fibre intake as related to low intake of fruit, vegetables, legumes and whole grains as evidenced by 24-hour recall and diverticula found in colon.
Altered GI function related to diverticulitis as evidenced by symptoms of bloating and abdominal pain and eating many fast food meals low in