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Hammond KA. Assessment: Dietary and Clinical Data. In Krause, 12th edition, p. 386
03/17/2024 STM4202- NCP:Screening
Prevalence of Nutrition Risk in Acute Care
• The prevalence of nutrition risk will vary depending
on the population screened and the criteria used for
screening.
• In published studies, prevalence of malnutrition in
hospitalized pts ranged from 12% - > 50%.
• There is little published data regarding nutrition
screening for other purposes.