Rationale This initiative is focused on building a global consensus around core diagnostic
criteria for malnutrition in adults in clinical settings. Methods In January 2016, the Global
Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) was convened by several of the major global
clinical nutrition societies. GLIM appointed a core leadership committee and a supporting
working group with representatives bringing additional global diversity and expertise.
Empirical consensus was reached through a series of face‐to‐face meetings, telephone …

Background This initiative aims to build a global consensus around core diagnostic criteria
for malnutrition in adults in clinical settings. Methods The Global Leadership Initiative on
Malnutrition (GLIM) was convened by several of the major global clinical nutrition societies.
Empirical consensus was reached through a series of face‐to‐face meetings, telephone
conferences, and e‐mail communications. Results A 2‐step approach for the malnutrition
diagnosis was selected, that is, first screening to identify at risk status by the use of any …