Neuromuscular - Muscle Cramps
Nutrition Care Process (Toolkits)
Last Updated: 2023-05-31
Target Group: All Adults, All children(0-12 yr.), Youth(13-17 yr.)
Goals
Goals for an individual with muscle cramps should be determined in conjunction with the client and should be specific to the individual. Goals that are set should be time-sensitive, easily measured and achievable by the nutrition intervention. Action- and outcome-related goals, along with both short-term and long-term goals may be set. An example includes:
- to achieve adequate hydration status, electrolyte balance and adequate intakes of macro- and micronutrients.