Nutritional Advice in Common Clinical Situations

The incidence of under nutrition among patients admitted to hospitals in UK is around 28% and is 25% greater in older subjects ^[1]. Because those with under nutrition have longer lengths of stay, the corresponding prevalence is nearer 40% ^[2]. In care homes, 30% of residents were found to be undernourished ^[1].  Under nutrition is poorly detected by nursing and medical staff ^[2].