Researchers have found that asking specific questions about nutrition can find people who are at low, medium, or high risk of developing health problems – referred to as nutrition screening.
Not getting enough nutrition puts someone at nutrition risk. Nutrition risk means there is a chance of developing health issues or diseases that may affect physical functioning due to muscle loss, bone loss, and malnutrition. These complications can lead to serious health problems that can affect the ability to be independent.
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Set up a screening program in your community organization.
Designed for use by adults 55 years and older. The tool calculates nutrition risk based on responses and offers tailored nutrition tips and resources. Screening can be completed independently or integrated into healthcare and community programs.
Helping healthcare providers or community organizations establish a screening program.
FAQs - one pager
Success Guide - includes a nutrition screening tool, nutrition care pathway for older adults (65+) and referrals and resources.
Promotional Posters - download and print
Nutrition Screening in Your Community
Learn about the benefits:
Nutrition Screener Training
Nutrition screening tools are built into Connect Care and can be completed by any healthcare professional. They identify those at nutrition risk who require a dietitian consult.
To learn more on how you can support your patients’ nutrition in hospital, visit Malnutrition.
