2026 US Quality Core Implementation Guide
0.5.0 - cibuild US

2026 US Quality Core Implementation Guide, published by Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.5.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/FHIR/us-quality-core/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## Resource Profile: US Quality Core NutritionOrder

Official URL: http://fhir.org/guides/onc/us-quality-core/StructureDefinition/us-quality-core-nutritionorder | Version: 0.5.0
Active as of 2026-05-15 | Computable Name: USQualityCoreNutritionOrder

Defines constraints and extensions on the NutritionOrder resource for the minimal set of data to query and retrieve a patient's Nutrition Order.

Usage

See the patterns page for implementation and usage patterns.

### Examples

Diabetic diet example

Usages:

- Refer to this Profile: US Quality Core DiagnosticReport Profile for Laboratory Results Reporting
- Examples for this Profile: NutritionOrder/example

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

### Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

- Key Elements Table
- Differential Table
- Snapshot Table
- Statistics/References
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Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
NutritionOrder | C | 0..* | NutritionOrder | Diet, formula or nutritional supplement request Constraints: nor-1
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | Identifiers assigned to this order
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown Binding: RequestStatus (required): Codes identifying the lifecycle stage of the nutrition order.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a nutrition order.
patient | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(US Quality Core Patient) | The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
dateTime | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Date and time the nutrition order was requested
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
NutritionOrder.status | Base | required | RequestStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.intent | Base | required | RequestIntent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | NutritionOrder | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
nor-1 | warning | NutritionOrder | Nutrition Order SHALL contain either Oral Diet , Supplement, or Enteral Formula class | `oralDiet.exists() or supplement.exists() or enteralFormula.exists()`

This structure is derived from NutritionOrder

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
NutritionOrder |  | 0..* | NutritionOrder | Diet, formula or nutritional supplement request
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | Identifiers assigned to this order
intent |  | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
patient |  | 1..1 | Reference(US Quality Core Patient) | The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
Documentation for this format

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
NutritionOrder | C | 0..* | NutritionOrder | Diet, formula or nutritional supplement request Constraints: nor-1
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | Identifiers assigned to this order
instantiatesCanonical | Σ | 0..* | canonical(ActivityDefinition | PlanDefinition) | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
instantiatesUri | Σ | 0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition
instantiates |  | 0..* | uri | Instantiates protocol or definition
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown Binding: RequestStatus (required): Codes identifying the lifecycle stage of the nutrition order.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a nutrition order.
patient | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(US Quality Core Patient) | The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | The encounter associated with this nutrition order
dateTime | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Date and time the nutrition order was requested
orderer | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Who ordered the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
allergyIntolerance |  | 0..* | Reference(AllergyIntolerance) | List of the patient's food and nutrition-related allergies and intolerances
foodPreferenceModifier |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Order-specific modifier about the type of food that should be given Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
excludeFoodModifier |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Order-specific modifier about the type of food that should not be given Binding: FoodTypeCodes (example): Codes used to indicate the type of food that should NOT be given to the patient.
oralDiet | C | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Oral diet components
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of oral diet or diet restrictions that describe what can be consumed orally Binding: DietCodes (example): Codes used to indicate the type of diet being ordered for a patient.
schedule |  | 0..* | Timing | Scheduled frequency of diet
nutrient |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Required nutrient modifications
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
modifier |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of nutrient that is being modified Binding: NutrientModifierCodes (example): Codes for types of nutrients that are being modified such as carbohydrate or sodium.
amount |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Quantity of the specified nutrient
texture |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Required texture modifications
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
modifier |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Code to indicate how to alter the texture of the foods, e.g. pureed Binding: TextureModifierCodes (example): Codes for food consistency types or texture modifications to apply to foods.
foodType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Concepts that are used to identify an entity that is ingested for nutritional purposes Binding: TextureModifiedFoodTypeCodes (example): Codes for types of foods that are texture-modified.
fluidConsistencyType |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | The required consistency of fluids and liquids provided to the patient Binding: FluidConsistencyTypeCodes (example): Codes used to represent the consistency of fluids and liquids provided to the patient.
instruction | Σ | 0..1 | string | Instructions or additional information about the oral diet
supplement | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Supplement components
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of supplement product requested Binding: SupplementTypeCodes (example): Codes for nutritional supplements to be provided to the patient.
productName |  | 0..1 | string | Product or brand name of the nutritional supplement
schedule |  | 0..* | Timing | Scheduled frequency of supplement
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of the nutritional supplement
instruction | Σ | 0..1 | string | Instructions or additional information about the oral supplement
enteralFormula | C | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Enteral formula components
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
baseFormulaType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of enteral or infant formula Binding: EnteralFormulaTypeCodes (example): Codes for type of enteral formula to be administered to patient.
baseFormulaProductName |  | 0..1 | string | Product or brand name of the enteral or infant formula
additiveType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of modular component to add to the feeding Binding: EnteralFormulaAdditiveTypeCode (example): Codes for the type of modular component such as protein, carbohydrate or fiber to be provided in addition to or mixed with the base formula.
additiveProductName |  | 0..1 | string | Product or brand name of the modular additive
caloricDensity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of energy per specified volume that is required
routeofAdministration |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How the formula should enter the patient's gastrointestinal tract Binding: EnteralRouteCodes (extensible): Codes specifying the route of administration of enteral formula.
administration |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Formula feeding instruction as structured data
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
schedule |  | 0..1 | Timing | Scheduled frequency of enteral feeding
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | The volume of formula to provide
rate[x] |  | 0..1 |  | Speed with which the formula is provided per period of time
rateQuantity |  |  | Quantity(SimpleQuantity) |
rateRatio |  |  | Ratio |
maxVolumeToDeliver |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Upper limit on formula volume per unit of time
administrationInstruction | Σ | 0..1 | string | Formula feeding instructions expressed as text
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
NutritionOrder.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.status | Base | required | RequestStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.intent | Base | required | RequestIntent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.foodPreferenceModifier | Base | example | Diet | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.excludeFoodModifier | Base | example | Food Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​type | Base | example | Diet Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​nutrient.modifier | Base | example | Nutrient Modifier Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​texture.modifier | Base | example | Texture Modifier Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​texture.foodType | Base | example | Texture Modified Food Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​fluidConsistencyType | Base | example | Fluid Consistency Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.supplement.​type | Base | example | Supplement Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.​baseFormulaType | Base | example | Enteral Formula Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.​additiveType | Base | example | Enteral Formula Additive Type Code | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.​routeofAdministration | Base | extensible | Enteral Route Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | NutritionOrder | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
nor-1 | warning | NutritionOrder | Nutrition Order SHALL contain either Oral Diet , Supplement, or Enteral Formula class | `oralDiet.exists() or supplement.exists() or enteralFormula.exists()`

This structure is derived from NutritionOrder

Summary

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

- US Quality Core Patient (http://fhir.org/guides/onc/us-quality-core/StructureDefinition/us-quality-core-patient)

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
NutritionOrder | C | 0..* | NutritionOrder | Diet, formula or nutritional supplement request Constraints: nor-1
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | Identifiers assigned to this order
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown Binding: RequestStatus (required): Codes identifying the lifecycle stage of the nutrition order.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a nutrition order.
patient | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(US Quality Core Patient) | The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
dateTime | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Date and time the nutrition order was requested
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
NutritionOrder.status | Base | required | RequestStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.intent | Base | required | RequestIntent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | NutritionOrder | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
nor-1 | warning | NutritionOrder | Nutrition Order SHALL contain either Oral Diet , Supplement, or Enteral Formula class | `oralDiet.exists() or supplement.exists() or enteralFormula.exists()`

Differential View

This structure is derived from NutritionOrder

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
NutritionOrder |  | 0..* | NutritionOrder | Diet, formula or nutritional supplement request
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | Identifiers assigned to this order
intent |  | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
patient |  | 1..1 | Reference(US Quality Core Patient) | The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
NutritionOrder | C | 0..* | NutritionOrder | Diet, formula or nutritional supplement request Constraints: nor-1
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | Identifiers assigned to this order
instantiatesCanonical | Σ | 0..* | canonical(ActivityDefinition | PlanDefinition) | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
instantiatesUri | Σ | 0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition
instantiates |  | 0..* | uri | Instantiates protocol or definition
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown Binding: RequestStatus (required): Codes identifying the lifecycle stage of the nutrition order.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a nutrition order.
patient | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(US Quality Core Patient) | The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | The encounter associated with this nutrition order
dateTime | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Date and time the nutrition order was requested
orderer | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Who ordered the diet, formula or nutritional supplement
allergyIntolerance |  | 0..* | Reference(AllergyIntolerance) | List of the patient's food and nutrition-related allergies and intolerances
foodPreferenceModifier |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Order-specific modifier about the type of food that should be given Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
excludeFoodModifier |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Order-specific modifier about the type of food that should not be given Binding: FoodTypeCodes (example): Codes used to indicate the type of food that should NOT be given to the patient.
oralDiet | C | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Oral diet components
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of oral diet or diet restrictions that describe what can be consumed orally Binding: DietCodes (example): Codes used to indicate the type of diet being ordered for a patient.
schedule |  | 0..* | Timing | Scheduled frequency of diet
nutrient |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Required nutrient modifications
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
modifier |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of nutrient that is being modified Binding: NutrientModifierCodes (example): Codes for types of nutrients that are being modified such as carbohydrate or sodium.
amount |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Quantity of the specified nutrient
texture |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Required texture modifications
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
modifier |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Code to indicate how to alter the texture of the foods, e.g. pureed Binding: TextureModifierCodes (example): Codes for food consistency types or texture modifications to apply to foods.
foodType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Concepts that are used to identify an entity that is ingested for nutritional purposes Binding: TextureModifiedFoodTypeCodes (example): Codes for types of foods that are texture-modified.
fluidConsistencyType |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | The required consistency of fluids and liquids provided to the patient Binding: FluidConsistencyTypeCodes (example): Codes used to represent the consistency of fluids and liquids provided to the patient.
instruction | Σ | 0..1 | string | Instructions or additional information about the oral diet
supplement | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Supplement components
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of supplement product requested Binding: SupplementTypeCodes (example): Codes for nutritional supplements to be provided to the patient.
productName |  | 0..1 | string | Product or brand name of the nutritional supplement
schedule |  | 0..* | Timing | Scheduled frequency of supplement
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of the nutritional supplement
instruction | Σ | 0..1 | string | Instructions or additional information about the oral supplement
enteralFormula | C | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Enteral formula components
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
baseFormulaType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of enteral or infant formula Binding: EnteralFormulaTypeCodes (example): Codes for type of enteral formula to be administered to patient.
baseFormulaProductName |  | 0..1 | string | Product or brand name of the enteral or infant formula
additiveType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of modular component to add to the feeding Binding: EnteralFormulaAdditiveTypeCode (example): Codes for the type of modular component such as protein, carbohydrate or fiber to be provided in addition to or mixed with the base formula.
additiveProductName |  | 0..1 | string | Product or brand name of the modular additive
caloricDensity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of energy per specified volume that is required
routeofAdministration |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How the formula should enter the patient's gastrointestinal tract Binding: EnteralRouteCodes (extensible): Codes specifying the route of administration of enteral formula.
administration |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Formula feeding instruction as structured data
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
schedule |  | 0..1 | Timing | Scheduled frequency of enteral feeding
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | The volume of formula to provide
rate[x] |  | 0..1 |  | Speed with which the formula is provided per period of time
rateQuantity |  |  | Quantity(SimpleQuantity) |
rateRatio |  |  | Ratio |
maxVolumeToDeliver |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Upper limit on formula volume per unit of time
administrationInstruction | Σ | 0..1 | string | Formula feeding instructions expressed as text
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
NutritionOrder.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.status | Base | required | RequestStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.intent | Base | required | RequestIntent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.foodPreferenceModifier | Base | example | Diet | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.excludeFoodModifier | Base | example | Food Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​type | Base | example | Diet Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​nutrient.modifier | Base | example | Nutrient Modifier Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​texture.modifier | Base | example | Texture Modifier Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​texture.foodType | Base | example | Texture Modified Food Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.oralDiet.​fluidConsistencyType | Base | example | Fluid Consistency Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.supplement.​type | Base | example | Supplement Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.​baseFormulaType | Base | example | Enteral Formula Type Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.​additiveType | Base | example | Enteral Formula Additive Type Code | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.​routeofAdministration | Base | extensible | Enteral Route Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | NutritionOrder | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | NutritionOrder | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | NutritionOrder | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
nor-1 | warning | NutritionOrder | Nutrition Order SHALL contain either Oral Diet , Supplement, or Enteral Formula class | `oralDiet.exists() or supplement.exists() or enteralFormula.exists()`

This structure is derived from NutritionOrder

Summary

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

- US Quality Core Patient (http://fhir.org/guides/onc/us-quality-core/StructureDefinition/us-quality-core-patient)

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