what SOAP is:
Subjective - The data includes information obtained from the patient or the patient's family regarding the problem.
Objective data - the data is gathered from tests, analysis, diagnostic procedures and observations by health care team.
Assessment - Interpretation of patient's status is based on subjective and objective data.
Plan - specific plans are stated for dealing with each problem such as specific treatment plans, nutritional care plans, modified diet, nutrition counseling goals etc.