Which of the following is NOT a component of geriatric nutritional assessment?

• A. Biochemical markers
• B. Anthropometry
• C. Quality of life
• D. Exercise level

Answer: (D)

Geriatric nutritional assessment relies on multiple domains to capture how nutrition affects and is affected by health. Biochemical markers provide objective evidence of nutritional status, such as protein energy reserves and micronutrient levels. Anthropometry measures, like weight history, BMI, and limb measurements, track changes in body stores and composition. Quality of life is included because nutrition influences daily functioning, appetite, mood, and overall well-being, all of which feed back into nutritional risk. Exercise level, while it influences energy needs and physical function, is not a standard component of the nutritional assessment itself; it’s typically assessed separately to tailor caloric and protein needs rather than used as a direct measure of nutritional status. Therefore, exercise level is the one that does not belong as a core component of geriatric nutritional assessment.