Time trend prevalence of artificial nutrition counselling in a university hospital

Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in hospitalized patients is clearly associated with increased morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospitalization, more frequent re-admissions, and increased healthcare costs. [1-4] Malnutrition in the hospital setting can develop as a consequence of insufficient nutrient intake, impaired absorption, increased metabolic demands during illness and/or increased catabolism. [5, 6]

Source: Nutrition - August 23, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: V. Amato, C. De Caprio, L. Santarpia, A. De Rosa, C. Bongiorno, G. Stella, E. De Rosa, R. Iacone, C. Scanzano, F. Pasanisi, F. Contaldo Source Type: research