Inflammation and related compensatory mechanisms associated with disease or injury may
cause anorexia and alterations in body composition and stress metabolism. Metabolic …

Background: The Joint Commission has mandated universal screening and assessment of
hospitalized patients for malnutrition since 1995. Although various validated and …

In response to questions about tools for nutrition screening, an evidence analysis project
was developed to identify the most valid and reliable nutrition screening tools for use in …

Appropriate recognition of malnutrition in adults requires knowledge of screening and
assessment methodologies. An appreciation for the contributions of inflammation has …

This tutorial presents a systematic approach to nutrition assessment based on a modern
appreciation for the contributions of inflammation that serve as the foundation for newly …

Interest in nutrition screening has increased rapidly due to regulatory requirements as well
as the known adverse impact of nutrition deficits on outcomes of hospitalization. Screening …

There is agreement among international nutrition organizations and healthcare accrediting
organizations that nutrition screening is essential to identify patients needing further nutrition …

Background A lack of agreement on definitions and terminology used for nutrition-related
concepts and procedures limits the development of clinical nutrition practice and research …

Malnutrition in adult hospitalized patients has been a significant issue for almost 40 years.
Changes in 2007 to the diagnosis related groups reimbursement methodology, as outlined …

Background & Aims: Multiple definitions for malnutrition syndromes are found in the
literature resulting in confusion. Recent evidence suggests that varying degrees of acute or …