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Nutrition 101: Screening and Assessment in Adult Populations

How can clinicians select and apply validated nutrition screening and assessment tools within the Nutrition Care Process to drive timely and patient-centered nutrition interventions?

Presenter(s): Jillian Hyttenhove, MA, RD, CSOWM, LD, CHES; Lauren Griffin, MDN, RDN, LD

Date: 29 September 2026

Time: Noon-1 PM ET

Location: Live webinar

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Summary

In this free, live, accredited webinar, speakers will review the essential role of nutrition screening and assessment within the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and how these steps support timely and effective nutrition intervention. The session will examine validated nutrition screening and assessment tools used in adult populations, including their purpose, strengths, and appropriate clinical application. Speakers will also review evidence-based guidelines to help clinicians determine when and how to apply specific tools across diverse patient populations and clinical settings, strengthening clinical decision-making and quality nutrition care.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Nutrition screening and assessment are foundational to the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
  • Not all tools serve the same purpose—tool selection matters
  • Effective screening and assessment improve efficiency and outcomes
  • Standardized use of validated tools—paired with clinician training—improves reliability, interdisciplinary communication, and quality of nutrition care

Related Questions:

  • Why are nutrition screening and nutrition assessment both necessary within the NCP?
    Nutrition screening identifies who is at risk for nutrition problems, while nutrition assessment determines why the risk exists and what intervention is needed. Both steps are essential to ensure timely, accurate, and effective nutrition care.
  • Why is it important to use validated screening and assessment tools?
    Validated tools have demonstrated reliability, accuracy, and predictive value, which improves consistency across clinicians, reduces missed nutrition risk, and supports evidence-based clinical decision making.
  • What is the primary goal of nutrition screening?
    The primary goal of nutrition screening is to quickly and efficiently identify individuals at nutrition risk who require further assessment or intervention, not to diagnose malnutrition.

Presenter Bio(s):

Jillian Hyttenhove, MA, RD, CSOWM, LD, CHES

Medical Science Liaison
Medical Affairs & Research
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, OH, USA

Jillian Hyttenhove is a Medical Science Liaison at Abbott Nutrition. Prior to joining Abbott, she worked in corporate wellness for several large national and global companies.

Jillian completed her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics at Bowling Green State University and her dietetic internship at East Carolina University. She went on to complete her Master of Arts in Health Education at East Carolina University as well. Following the completion of her dietetic internship, she served as the lead outpatient dietitian for all outpatient services at a community hospital in North Carolina. She then collaborated with a lead obesity specialist to create a comprehensive weight management program at the University of North Carolina, where she also served as a research dietitian on clinical trials.

Jillian is a Registered Dietitian, a Board-Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Health Education.

Lauren Griffin, MDN, RDN, LD

Consultant, Registered Dietitian 
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute 
Columbus, OH, USA

Lauren Griffin, MDN, RDN, LD, is a consultant registered dietitian for Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, where she supports the development and quality of evidence-based continuing education programs for healthcare professionals. She earned both her bachelor’s degree in dietetics and her combined master’s degree and dietetic internship from The Ohio State University. Lauren is an active member of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and serves on the newsletter committee for the Ohio Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (OSPEN).

In addition to her work in nutrition education, Lauren is a certified personal trainer and group fitness coach who is passionate about helping individuals build confidence and sustainable healthy habits.

Key References:

  • Skipper A, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2020;120(4):709-713.
  • Thompson KL, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017;117(2):297-310.e47. 
  • Singer P, et al. Clin Nutr. 2023;42(9):1671-1689.
  • Jensen GL, et al. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2019;43(1):32-40. 
  • Anthony PS. Nutr Clin Pract. 2008;23(4):373-382. 
  • Arends J, et al. Clin Nutr. 2017;36(1):11-48. 
  • White J, et al. JPEN J Parent Enteral Nutr. 2012;36(3):275-283.
Category
CE CPEU Adult Inpatient Nutrition