Malnutrition (undernutrition) remains one of the most serious health problems for older
people worldwide. Many factors contribute to malnutrition in older people, including: loss of …

Background Older adults are at increased risk of malnutrition compared to their younger
counterparts. Malnutrition screening should be conducted using a valid malnutrition …

The intent of this chapter is to enhance understanding of various dietary assessment
methods so that the most appropriate method for a particular need is chosen. This review …

Screening and assessment imply different processes, with the former indicating risk factors
for a deprived nutrition condition and the latter providing the nutrition diagnosis. Both should …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that, based upon current evidence,
the Malnutrition Screening Tool should be used to screen adults for malnutrition …

Purpose Since there is only limited evidence available for geriatric rehabilitation patients,
this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to characterize the nutritional status in this …

Responsabilidade legal: A Sociedade Brasileira de Nutrição Parenteral e Enteral e os
editores do BRASPEN Journal não podem ser responsabilizados por erros, danos ou por …

Background Accurate identification and management of malnutrition is essential so that
patient outcomes can be improved and resources used efficaciously. Objectives In …

A tool to assess nutritional status in older persons was really needed. It took 5 years to
design the MNA®(Mini Nutrition Assessment) tool, complete the first validations studies both …

Background Malnutrition screening relies on quick and easy-to-use tools that require
minimal training of users. Valid and reliable tools should avoid under-referral of adults with a …