Tag: Clinical nutritional assessment

According to studies, the prevalence of malnutrition in hospital patients can range from 13% to 78%, highlighting a critical need for proper evaluation. Clinical nutritional assessment is the systematic process used by healthcare professionals, often involving dietitians, to identify and address a patient's nutritional imbalances and needs, ultimately improving health outcomes.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, performing a dietary assessment is the first step in advising a client on a dietary strategy and is a key component of the nutrition care process. A complete clinical nutritional assessment, however, involves a multi-faceted approach to accurately evaluate a patient's overall nutritional status.