Tag: Aspen

According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition affects millions globally, encompassing both undernutrition and overnutrition. Malnutrition Awareness Week is an annual, multi-organizational campaign dedicated to shining a spotlight on this critical issue and mobilizing action.

Over 20-30% of an aspen leaf's composition is protein, making them surprisingly nutritious for those in the know. While the leaves of the quaking aspen are edible, their flavor is known to be quite bitter. This guide explores how to safely forage and prepare aspen leaves for consumption, highlighting traditional uses and modern applications.

In critical care medicine, the once-standard practice of delaying enteral nutrition (EN) until the return of audible bowel sounds has been decisively overturned. Modern guidelines, including those from ASPEN and other critical care organizations, now recommend early EN initiation based on hemodynamic stability, shifting away from this unreliable indicator.

According to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), a significant number of hospitalized patients suffer from or are at risk of malnutrition. The organization develops clinical recommendations known as the Aspen guidelines to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition support.