Objective This study was conducted to determine the relationship, if any, between nutritional
status, length of stay (LOS) in hospital, discharge placement, readmission rates, and …

Continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH) has been used to provide nutrition support
to critically ill patients in acute renal failure (ARF). Limited information exists regarding …

The Joint Commission–accredited acute care hospitals are required to screen patients for
nutrition risk, but criteria and procedures in use have not been described. The purpose of this …

Background: This study was designed to determine the applicability of the Harris Benedict (HB)
equation in predicting energy requirements after acute spinal cord injury (SCI) and to …

Objective To survey members of The American Dietetic Association (ADA) regarding care
documentation systems, computerization of patient care records, and factors to be considered …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that medical nutrition therapy is an
essential component of disease management and healthcare provided by managed care …

The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at MetroHealth Medical Center in
Cleveland, OH, uses widely available technology to facilitate outcomes tracking and market the …

Although the role of nutrition as a therapy for the sick has been recognized for centuries, the
science of nutrition is a relatively young discipline. The first modern attempt to document and …

Research has clearly established that a diet high in fat and cholesterol can lead to elevated
blood cholesterol, which in turn can cause coronary heart disease. The National Cholesterol …

Carefully define patient populations served and avoid promoting a single di-etary Inessage
to all patients. Seek patient input into menu changes. u Provide entrees with moderate (…