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Adult Malnutrition: Screening, Assessment and Nutrition Interventions

What steps can help us identify malnutrition early and provide effective nutrition interventions?

Presenter(s): Jillian Hyttenhove, MA, RD, CSOWM, LD, CHES

Date: 05 August 2026

Time: 3–4 PM ET

Location: Live webinar

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

Summary

In this free, live accredited webinar, our speakers will address, a summarized version of the 3-hour NFPE program. The Academy/ASPEN consensus criteria and the NFPE are reviewed as well as screening and interventions for malnutrition. This 1-hour program can be used as an introduction to, or a follow-up for reinforcement of the NFPE in clinical practice.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Dietitians and nutrition professionals can utilize the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) to identify signs of protein-calorie malnutrition 
  • Nutrition interventions are associated with improved nutritional status and reduced hospital readmissions and length of stay.

Related Questions:

  • What is a nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE)?
    Performing an NFPE involves a 1) comprehensive nutrition assessment to evaluate dietary intake and weight loss and 2) hands-on, physical exam to identify muscle and fat wasting, fluid accumulation and any decline in functional status. The NFPE is utilized within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Indicators for Malnutrition (AAIM) to identify malnutrition in adults.
  • Are the Academy/ASPEN consensus (AAIM) criteria validated for use in adult populations?
    Yes, the AAIM criteria is a validated tool to identify malnutrition in adults across various populations. AAIM-identified malnutrition is associated with higher risk for 30-day readmissions and mortality, and longer length of stay in the hospital.

Presenter Bio(s):

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

Medical Affairs & External Engagement Liaison
Global Medical Affairs & Research
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, OH, USA

Jillian Hyttenhove is a Medical Affairs & External Engagement 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.

References:

  • White JV, et al. Academy Malnutrition Work Group, A.S.P.E.N. Malnutrition Task Force and the A.S.P.E.N. Board of Directors Consensus Statement: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Characteristics Recommended for the Identification and Documentation of Adult Malnutrition (Undernutrition). JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012;36:275-283. 
  • Jensen GL, et al. GLIM criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition: a consensus report from the global clinical nutrition community. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2019;43(1):32-40. 
  • Compher C, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2024:S2212-2672(24)00052-2.
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CE CPEU Adult Malnutrition