Clinical Nutrition Manual

1.1. THE PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE MANUAL

In line with mandate of the Ministry of Medical Service, the purpose of this manual is to
strengthen delivery of nutrition services and accelerate their integration in curative and
rehabilitative care through the following:

a). Provision of a framework for engaging health care workers, service providers and other
stakeholders in planning, standardization and delivery of quality nutrition services;

b). Defining actions that health workers and service providers need to take to improve
alignment of nutrition services with curative and rehabilitative care services;

c). Equipping health workers with knowledge on identification of nutritional risks and
nutrition interventions for common clinical and nutrition related conditions;

d). Provision of knowledge on common clinical conditions and the role of specific nutrients in
disease management and;

e). Establishment of a foundation for the development of guidelines and job aids, review of
training curriculums and patient materials, and implement quality assurance.

This manual can be used in conjunction with the following important publications:
 Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Guidelines, June, 2008
 Out – patient Therapeutic Program manual,
 Kenyan National Guidelines for Nutrition and HIV/AIDS
 The Kenya National Technical Guidelines for Micronutrient Deficiency Control, 2008