Renée Isaacs Langdon, BSc (Hons), MSc, ND
CCNM Integrated Healthcare Centre, 1255 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Phone: (416) 498-8265
Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire pt.: ____________________________________________ DOB: _______________ M FDate: _______________ Please list your four major health concerns in order of importance: 1. ______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ 4. ______________________________________ PART I Read the following questions and circle the number that applies:
KEY: 0 = Do not consume or use 2 = Consume or use weekly 1 = Consume or use 2 to 3 times monthly 3 = Consume or use daily 1. 0 1 2 3 Alcohol 7. 0 1 2 3 Cigars/pipes 14. 0 1 Radiation exposure (0=no, 1 =yes) 2. 0 1 2 3 Artificial sweeteners 8. 0 1 2 3 Caffeinated beverages 15. 0 1 2 3 Refined flour/baked goods 3. 0 1 2 3 Candy, desserts, refined 9. 0 1 2 3 Fast foods 16. 0 1 2 3 Vitamins and minerals 10. 0 1 2 3 Fried foods 17. 0 1 2 3 Water, distilled 4. 0 1 2 3 Carbonated beverages 11. 0 1 2 3 Luncheon meats 18. 0 1 2 3 Water, tap 5. 0 1 2 3 Chewing tobacco 12. 0 1 2 3 Margarine 19. 0 1 2 3 Water, well 6. 0 1 2 3 Cigarettes 13. 0 1 2 3 Milk products 20. 0 1 2 3 Diet often for weight control LIFESTYLE
21. 0 1 2 3 Exercise per week (0 = 2 or more times a week, 1=1 time a week, 2 = 1 or 2 times a month, 3 = never, less than once a month) 22. 0 1 2 3 Changed jobs (0 = over 12 months ago, 1 = within last 12 months, 2 = within last 6 months, 3 = within last 2 months) 23. 0 1 2 3 Divorced (0 = never, over 2 years ago, 1 = within last 2 years, 2 = within last year, 3 = within last 6 months) 24. 0 1 2 3 Work over 60 hours/week (0 = never, 1 = occasionally, 2 = usually, 3 = always) MEDICATIONS Indicate any medications you're currently taking or have taken in the last month (0=no, 1=yes): 54 25. 0 1 Antacids 39. 0 1 Diuretics 26. 0 1 Antianxiety medications 40. 0 1 Estrogen or progesterone (pharmaceutical, prescription) 27. 0 1 Antibiotics 41. 0 1 Estrogen or progesterone (natural) 28. 0 1 Anticonvulsants 42. 0 1 Heart medications 29. 0 1 Antidepressants 43. 0 1 High blood pressure medications 30. 0 1 Antifungals 44. 0 1 Laxatives 31. 0 1 Aspirin/lbuprofen 45. 0 1 Recreational drugs 32. 0 1 Asthma inhalers 46. 0 1 Relaxants/Sleeping pills 33. 0 1 Beta blockers 47. 0 1 Testosterone (natural or prescription) 34. 0 1 Birth control pills/implant contraceptives 48. 0 1 Thyroid medication 35. 0 1 Chemotherapy 49. 0 1 Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 36. 0 1 Cholesterol lowering medications 50. 0 1 Ulcer medications 37. 0 1 Cortisone/steroids 51. 0 1 Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) 38. 0 1 Diabetic medications/insulin PART II (See key at bottom of page)
Section 1 52. 0 1 2 3 Belching or gas within one hour after eating 61. 0 1 2 3 Feel like skipping breakfast 53. 0 1 2 3 Heartburn or acid reflux 62. 0 1 2 3 Feel better if you don't eat 54. 0 1 2 3 Bloating within one hour after eating 63. 0 1 2 3 Sleepy after meals 55. 0 1 Vegan diet (no dairy, meat, fish or eggs) (0=no, 64. 0 1 2 3 Fingernails chip, peel or break easily 1=yes) 65. 0 1 2 3 Anemia unresponsive to iron 56. 0 1 2 3 Bad breath (halitosis) 66. 0 1 2 3 Stomach pains or cramps 57. 0 1 2 3 Loss of taste for meat 67. 0 1 2 3 Diarrhea, chronic 58. 0 1 2 3 Sweat has a strong odor 68. 0 1 2 3 Diarrhea shortly after meals 59. 0 1 2 3 Stomach upset by taking vitamins 69. 0 1 2 3 Black or tarry colored stools 60. 0 1 2 3 Sense of excess fullness after meals 70. 0 1 2 3 Undigested food in stool
KEY: 0=No, symptom does not occur 2=Moderate symptom, occurs occasionally (weekly) 1=Yes, minor or mild symptom, rarely occurs (monthly) 3=Severe symptom, occurs frequently (daily)
Renée Isaacs Langdon, BSc (Hons), MSc, ND
CCNM Integrated Healthcare Centre, 1255 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Phone: (416) 498-8265
pt: ____________________________________________________________ Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire Page 2 of 4 Section 2 71. 0 1 2 3 Pain between shoulder blades 85. 0 1 Easily hung over if you were to drink wine (0=no, 72. 0 1 2 3 Stomach upset by greasy foods 73. 0 1 2 3 Greasy or shiny stools 86. 0 1 2 3 Alcohol per week (0=<3, 1=<7, 2 =<14, 3=>14) 74. 0 1 2 3 Nausea 87. 0 1 Recovering alcoholic (0=no, 1 =yes) 75. 0 1 2 3 Sea, car, airplane or motion sickness 88. 0 1 History of drug or alcohol abuse (0=no, 1=yes) 76. 0 1 History of morning sickness (0 = no, 1 = yes) 89. 0 1 History of hepatitis (0=no, 1 =yes) 77. 0 1 2 3 Light or clay colored stools 90. 0 1 Long term use of prescription/recreational drugs 78. 0 1 2 3 Dry skin, itchy feet or skin peels on feet 79. 0 1 2 3 Headache over eyes 91. 0 1 2 3 Sensitive to chemicals (perfume, cleaning agents, etc) 80. 0 1 2 3 Gallbladder attacks (0=never, 1=years ago, 92. 0 1 2 3 Sensitive to tobacco smoke
2=within last year, 3=within past 3 months)
93. 0 1 2 3 Exposure to diesel fumes 81. 0 1 Gallbladder removed (0=no, 1 =yes) 94. 0 1 2 3 Pain under right side of rib cage 82. 0 1 2 3 Bitter taste in mouth, especially after meals 95. 0 1 2 3 Hemorrhoids or varicose veins 83. 0 1 Become sick if you were to drink wine (0=no, 96. 0 1 2 3 Nutrasweet (aspartame) consumption 97. 0 1 2 3 Sensitive to Nutrasweet (aspartame) 84. 0 1 Easily intoxicated if you were to drink wine 98. 0 1 2 3 Chronic fatigue or Fibromyalgia Section 3 99. 0 1 2 3 Food allergies 108. 0 1 2 3 Crohn's disease (0 =no, 1 =yes in the past, 100. 0 1 2 3 Abdominal bloating 1 to 2 hours after eating 101. 0 1 Specific foods make you tired or bloated (0=no, 109. 0 1 2 3 Wheat or grain sensitivity 110. 0 1 2 3 Dairy sensitivity 102. 0 1 2 3 Pulse speeds after eating 111. 0 1 Are there foods you could not give up (0=no, 103. 0 1 2 3 Airborne allergies 104. 0 1 2 3 Experience hives 112. 0 1 2 3 Asthma, sinus infections, stuffy nose 105. 0 1 2 3 Sinus congestion, "stuffy head" 113. 0 1 2 3 Bizarre vivid dreams, nightmares 106. 0 1 2 3 Crave bread or noodles 114. 0 1 2 3 Use over-the-counter pain medications 107. 0 1 2 3 Alternating constipation and diarrhea 115. 0 1 2 3 Feel spacey or unreal Section 4 116. 0 1 2 3 Anus itches 126. 0 1 2 3 Stools have comers or edges, are flat or ribbon 117. 0 1 2 3 Coated tongue 118. 0 1 2 3 Feel worse in moldy or musty place 127. 0 1 2 3 Stools are not well formed (loose) 119. 0 1 2 3 Taken antibiotic for a total accumulated time of 128. 0 1 2 3 Irritable bowel or mucus colitis
(0=never, 1= <1 month, 2= <3 months, 3= >3
129. 0 1 2 3 Blood in stool 130. 0 1 2 3 Mucus in stool 120. 0 1 2 3 Fungus or yeast infections 131. 0 1 2 3 Excessive foul smelling lower bowel gas 121. 0 1 2 3 Ring worm, "jock itch", "athletes foot", nail fungus 132. 0 1 2 3 Bad breath or strong body odors 122. 0 1 2 3 Yeast symptoms increase with sugar, starch or 133. 0 1 2 3 Painful to press along outer sides of thighs 123. 0 1 2 3 Stools hard or difficult to pass 134. 0 1 2 3 Cramping in lower abdominal region 124. 0 1 History of parasites (0=no, 1=yes) 135. 0 1 2 3 Dark circles under eyes 125. 0 1 2 3 Less than one bowel movement per day Section 5 136. 0 1 History of carpal tunnel syndrome (0=no, 1=yes) 150. 0 1 History of bone spurs (0=no, 1=yes) 137. 0 1 History of lower right abdominal pains or 151. 0 1 2 3 Morning stiffness
Ileocecal valve problems (0=no, 1 =yes)
152. 0 1 2 3 Nausea with vomiting 138. 0 1 History of stress fracture (0=no, 1=yes) 153. 0 1 2 3 Crave chocolate 139. 0 1 2 3 Bone loss (reduced density on bone scan) 154. 0 1 2 3 Feet have a strong odor 140. 0 1 Are you shorter than you used to be? (0=no, 155. 0 1 2 3 History of anemia 156. 0 1 2 3 Whites of eyes (sclera) blue tinted 141. 0 1 2 3 Calf, foot or toe cramps at rest 157. 0 1 2 3 Hoarseness 142. 0 1 2 3 Cold sores, fever blisters or herpes lesions 158. 0 1 2 3 Difficulty swallowing 143. 0 1 2 3 Frequent fevers 159. 0 1 2 3 Lump in throat 144. 0 1 2 3 Frequent skin rashes and/or hives 160. 0 1 2 3 Dry mouth, eyes and/or nose 145. 0 1 Herniated disc (0=no, 1=yes) 161. 0 1 2 3 Gag easily 146. 0 1 2 3 Excessively flexible joints, "double jointed" 162. 0 1 2 3 White spots on fingernails 147. 0 1 2 3 Joints pop or click 163. 0 1 2 3 Cuts heal slowly and/or scar easily 148. 0 1 2 3 Pain or swelling in joints 164. 0 1 2 3 Decreased sense of taste or smell 149. 0 1 2 3 Bursitis or tendonitis
KEY: 0=No, symptom does not occur 2=Moderate symptom, occurs occasionally (weekly) 1=Yes, minor or mild symptom, rarely occurs (monthly) 3=Severe symptom, occurs frequently (daily)
Renée Isaacs Langdon, BSc (Hons), MSc, ND
CCNM Integrated Healthcare Centre, 1255 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Phone: (416) 498-8265
pt: ____________________________________________________________ Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire Page 3 of 4 Section 6 165. 0 1 Experience pain relief with aspirin (0=no, 1=yes) 169. 0 1 2 3 Headaches when out in the hot sun 166. 0 1 2 3 Crave fatty or greasy foods 170. 0 1 2 3 Sunburn easily or suffer sun poisoning 167. 0 1 2 3 Low-or reduced-fat diet (0=never, 1=years ago, 171. 0 1 2 3 Muscles easily fatigued 172. 0 1 2 3 Dry flaky skin or dandruff 168. 0 1 2 3 Tension headaches at base of skull Section 7 173. 0 1 2 3 Awaken a few hours after falling asleep, hard to 180. 0 1 2 3 Headache if meals are skipped or delayed 181. 0 1 2 3 Irritable before meals 174. 0 1 2 3 Crave sweets 182. 0 1 2 3 Shaky if meals delayed 175. 0 1 2 3 Binge or uncontrolled eating 183. 0 1 2 3 Family members with diabetes (0=none, 176. 0 1 2 3 Excessive appetite 177. 0 1 2 3 Crave coffee or sugar in the afternoon 184. 0 1 2 3 Frequent thirst 178. 0 1 2 3 Sleepy in afternoon 185. 0 1 2 3 Frequent urination 179. 0 1 2 3 Fatigue that is relieved by eating Section 8 186. 0 1 2 3 Muscles become easily fatigued 200. 0 1 2 3 Can hear heart beat on pillow at night 187. 0 1 2 3 Feel exhausted or sore after moderate exercise 201. 0 1 2 3 Whole body or limb jerk as falling asleep 188. 0 1 2 3 Vulnerable to insect bites 202. 0 1 2 3 Night sweats 189. 0 1 2 3 Loss of muscle tone, heaviness in arms/legs 203. 0 1 2 3 Restless leg syndrome 190. 0 1 2 3 Enlarged heart or congestive heart failure 204. 0 1 2 3 Cracks at comer of mouth (Cheilosis) 191. 0 1 2 3 Pulse below 65 per minute (0=no, 1=yes) 205. 0 1 2 3 Fragile skin, easily chaffed, as in shaving 192. 0 1 2 3 Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus) 206. 0 1 2 3 Polyps or warts 193. 0 1 2 3 Numbness, tingling or itching in hands and feet 207. 0 1 2 3 MSG sensitivity 194. 0 1 2 3 Depressed 208. 0 1 2 3 Wake up without remembering dreams 195. 0 1 2 3 Fear of impending doom 209. 0 1 2 3 Small bumps on back of arms 196. 0 1 2 3 Worrier, apprehensive, anxious 210. 0 1 2 3 Strong light at night irritates eyes 197. 0 1 2 3 Nervous or agitated 211. 0 1 2 3 Nose bleeds and/or tend to bruise easily 198. 0 1 2 3 Feelings of insecurity 212. 0 1 2 3 Bleeding gums especially when brushing teeth 199. 0 1 2 3 Heart races Section 9 213. 0 1 2 3 Tend to be a "night person" 226. 0 1 2 3 Arthritic tendencies 214. 0 1 2 3 Difficulty falling asleep 227. 0 1 2 3 Crave salty foods 215. 0 1 2 3 Slow starter in the morning 228. 0 1 2 3 Salt foods before tasting 216. 0 1 2 3 Tend to be keyed up, trouble calming down 229. 0 1 2 3 Perspire easily 217. 0 1 2 3 Blood pressure above 120/80 230. 0 1 2 3 Chronic fatigue, or get drowsy often 218. 0 1 2 3 Headache after exercising 231. 0 1 2 3 Afternoon yawning 219. 0 1 2 3 Feeling wired or jittery after drinking coffee 232. 0 1 2 3 Afternoon headache 220. 0 1 2 3 Clench or grind teeth 233. 0 1 2 3 Asthma, wheezing or difficulty breathing 221. 0 1 2 3 Calm on the outside, troubled on the inside 234. 0 1 2 3 Pain on the medial or inner side of the knee 222. 0 1 2 3 Chronic low back pain, worse with fatigue 235. 0 1 2 3 Tendency to sprain ankles or "shin splints" 223. 0 1 2 3 Become dizzy when standing up suddenly 236. 0 1 2 3 Tendency to need sunglasses 224. 0 1 2 3 Difficulty maintaining manipulative correction 237. 0 1 2 3 Weakness, dizziness Section 10 239. 0 1 Height over 6'6" (0=no, 1=yes) 245. 0 1 Height under 4' 10" (0=no, 1=yes) 240. 0 1 Early sexual development (before age 10) (0=no, 246. 0 1 2 3 Decreased libido 247. 0 1 2 3 Excessive thirst 241. 0 1 2 3 Increased libido 248. 0 1 2 3 Weight gain around hips or waist 242. 0 1 2 3 Splitting type headache 249. 0 1 2 3 Menstrual disorders 243. 0 1 2 3 Memory failing 250. 0 1 Delayed sexual development (after age 13) 244. 0 1 Tolerate sugar, feel fine when eating sugar 251. 0 1 2 3 Tendency to ulcers or colitis
KEY: 0=No, symptom does not occur 2=Moderate symptom, occurs occasionally (weekly) 1=Yes, minor or mild symptom, rarely occurs (monthly) 3=Severe symptom, occurs frequently (daily)
Renée Isaacs Langdon, BSc (Hons), MSc, ND
CCNM Integrated Healthcare Centre, 1255 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Phone: (416) 498-8265
pt: ____________________________________________________________ Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire Page 4 of 4 Section 11 252. 0 1 2 3 Sensitive/allergic to iodine 260. 0 1 2 3 Mentally sluggish, reduced initiative 253. 0 1 2 3 Difficulty gaining weight, even with large 261. 0 1 2 3 Easily fatigued, sleepy during the day 262. 0 1 2 3 Sensitive to cold, poor circulation (cold hands 254. 0 1 2 3 Nervous, emotional, can't work under pressure 255. 0 1 2 3 Inward trembling 263. 0 1 2 3 Constipation, chronic 256. 0 1 2 3 Flush easily 264. 0 1 2 3 Excessive hair loss and/or coarse hair 257. 0 1 2 3 Fast pulse at rest 265. 0 1 2 3 Morning headaches, wear off during the day 258. 0 1 2 3 Intolerance to high temperatures 266. 0 1 2 3 Loss of lateral 1/3 of eyebrow 259. 0 1 2 3 Difficulty losing weight 267. 0 1 2 3 Seasonal sadness Section 12 - Men Only 268. 0 1 2 3 Prostate problems 272. 0 1 2 3 Waking to urinate at night 269. 0 1 2 3 Difficulty with urination, dribbling 273. 0 1 2 3 Interruption of stream during urination 270. 0 1 2 3 Difficult to start and stop urine stream 274. 0 1 2 3 Pain on inside of legs or heels 271. 0 1 2 3 Pain or burning with urination 275. 0 1 2 3 Feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation 276. 0 1 2 3 Decreased sexual function Section 13 - Women Only 277. 0 1 2 3 Depression during periods 287. 0 1 2 3 Breast fibroids, benign masses 278. 0 1 2 3 Mood swings associated with periods (PMS) 288. 0 1 2 3 Painful intercourse (dysparenia) 279. 0 1 2 3 Crave chocolate around periods 289. 0 1 2 3 Vaginal discharge 280. 0 1 2 3 Breast tenderness associated with cycle 290. 0 1 2 3 Vaginal dryness 281. 0 1 2 3 Excessive menstrual flow 291. 0 1 2 3 Vaginal itchiness 282. 0 1 2 3 Scanty blood flow during periods 292. 0 1 2 3 Gain weight around hips, thighs and buttocks 283. 0 1 2 3 Occasional skipped periods 293. 0 1 2 3 Excess facial or body hair 284. 0 1 2 3 Variations in menstrual cycles 294. 0 1 2 3 Hot flashes 285. 0 1 2 3 Endometriosis 295. 0 1 2 3 Night sweats (in menopausal females) 286. 0 1 2 3 Uterine fibroids 296. 0 1 2 3 Thinning skin Section 14 297. 0 1 2 3 Aware of heavy and/or irregular breathing 302. 0 1 2 3 Ankles swell, especially at end of day 298. 0 1 2 3 Discomfort at high altitudes 303. 0 1 2 3 Cough at night 299. 0 1 2 3 "Air hunger" or sigh frequently 304. 0 1 2 3 Blush or face turns red for no reason 300. 0 1 2 3 Compelled to open windows in a closed room 305. 0 1 2 3 Dull pain or tightness in chest and/or radiate 301. 0 1 2 3 Shortness of breath with moderate exertion 306. 0 1 2 3 Muscle cramps with exertion Section 15 307. 0 1 2 3 Pain in mid-back region 310. 0 1 2 3 Cloudy, bloody or darkened urine 308. 0 1 2 3 Puffy around the eyes, dark circles under eyes 311. 0 1 2 3 Urine has a strong odor 309. 0 1 History of kidney stones (0=no, 1=yes) Section 16 312. 0 1 2 3 Runny or drippy nose 317. 0 1 2 3 Never get sick (0 = sick only 1 or 2 times in last 313. 0 1 2 3 Catch colds at the beginning of winter
2 years, 1 = not sick in last 2 years, 2 = not
314. 0 1 2 3 Mucus producing cough
sick in last 4 years, 3 = not sick in last 7 years)
315. 0 1 2 3 Frequent colds or flu (0=1 or less per year, 1=2 318. 0 1 2 3 Acne (adult)
to 3 times per year, 2=4 to 5 times per year, 3=6
319. 0 1 2 3 Itchy skin (Dermatitis) 320. 0 1 2 3 Cysts, boils, rashes 316. 0 1 2 3 Other infections (sinus, ear, lung, skin, bladder, 321. 0 1 2 3 History of Epstein Bar, Mono, Herpes,
kidney, etc) (0=1 or less per year, 1=2 to 3
Shingles, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Hepatitis
times per year, 2=4 to 5 times per year, 3=6 or
or other chronic viral condition (0 = no, 1 = yes
in the past, 2 = currently mild condition, 3 =
KEY: 0=No, symptom does not occur 2=Moderate symptom, occurs occasionally (weekly) 1=Yes, minor or mild symptom, rarely occurs (monthly) 3=Severe symptom, occurs frequently (daily)
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