Nutrition

The profiles in the table can be either in development, completed, in joint testing or some application uses it in production.

The data contents are the Observation resource type of the FHIR standard. The first table lists the profiles in production use that are used by an application associated with the Personal Health Record. The second table contains the other profiles.

Read more about STU3 Observation resource type of the FHIR standard (hl7.org)(opens new window)

Read more about R4 Observation resource type of the FHIR standard (hl7.org)(opens new window)

Profiles in production

Profile-specific definitions of nutrition profiles of PHR in production

The table contains profile-specific definitions for the nutrition profiles of the PHR. Each profile has a link to the implementation guide and a link to the FHIR profile.
Data content STU3 Specifications R4 Specifications (not yet in production use) Descriptions
Nutrition base profile

Implementation guide for the STU3 nutrition base profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

STU3 Nutrition FHIR base profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

Implementation guide for the R4 nutrition base profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

R4 Nutrition FHIR base profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

The base definition used as a basis for data content for all nutrition data. 
Macronutrient intake 

Implementation guide for the STU3 macronutrient intake profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

STU3 Macronutrient intake FHIR profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

Implementation guide for the R4 macronutrient intake profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

R4 Macronutrient intake FHIR profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

 Ingested macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats) in grams
Calorie intake 

Implementation guide for the STU3 calorie intake profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

STU3 Calorie intake FHIR profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

Implementation guide for the R4 calorie intake profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

R4 Calorie intake FHIR profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

 Calories ingested in kilocalories

 

Other profiles

Profile-specific definitions of nutrition profiles of PHR in development

The table contains profile-specific definitions for the nutrition profiles of the PHR. Each profile has a link to the implementation guide and a link to the FHIR profile.
Data content STU3 Specification R4 Specifications (not yet in production use) Descriptions
Fluid intake

Implementation guide for the STU3 fluid intake profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

STU3 Fluid intake FHIR profile (simplifier.net)(opens new window)

 Not specified yet. Amount of fluid ingested in millilitres

 

Last updated 25.5.2023