Nutrition Assessment - Adult

In addition to tools/resources developed specifically by the PEN^® team or its partner associations (see PEN Handout Collections which includes translations and adaptations where available), links to tools/resources on external websites have been selected for this Knowledge Pathway based on their consistency with the evidence, authoritative source and currency. These external tools/resources are provided as sources of additional information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication and should not be considered an endorsement of any information, service, product or company. Country-specific resources may not be totally consistent with the evidence presented in PEN, but are included to reflect current country guidelines and practice.

• An Inter-professional Approach to Malnutrition in Hospitalized Adults

  Last Updated: 2015-02-20 – Discussion/Points of View  

  This Dietitians of Canada document for professionals describes malnutrition in hospitals and provides guidance on how inter-professionals can address and manage it.

   Target Audience: Professional

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• BAPEN (malnutrition website)

  Last Updated: 2015-03-10 – Website  

  This BAPEN (British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) website provides information on the prevention, screening ('MUST' resources) and treatment of malnutrition. It also includes sections on what can be done about malnutrition and resources for professionals.

   Target Audience: Professional

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