Malnutrition Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Considerations for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Recent evidence examining adults infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has indicated a significant impact of malnutrition on health outcomes. Individuals who have multiple comorbidities, are older adults, or who are malnourished, are at increased risk of being admitted to the intensive c...

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Published in:Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2021-05, Vol.121 (5), p.979-987
Main Authors: Handu, Deepa, Moloney, Lisa, Rozga, Mary, Cheng, Feon W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
COVID-19 - complications
Dietetics - methods
Dietetics - standards
Female
Food Insecurity
From the Academy
Humans
Male
Malnutrition - therapy
Malnutrition - virology
Middle Aged
Nutrition Therapy - methods
Nutrition Therapy - standards
Practice Guidelines as Topic
SARS-CoV-2
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Summary:Recent evidence examining adults infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has indicated a significant impact of malnutrition on health outcomes. Individuals who have multiple comorbidities, are older adults, or who are malnourished, are at increased risk of being admitted to the intensive care unit and of mortality from COVID-19 infections. Therefore, nutrition care to identify and address malnutrition is critical in treating and preventing further adverse health outcomes from COVID-19 infection. This document provides guidance and practice considerations for registered dietitian nutritionists providing nutrition care for adults with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection in the hospital, outpatient, or home care settings. In addition, this document discusses and provides considerations for registered dietitian nutritionists working with individuals at risk of malnutrition secondary to food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ISSN:2212-2672
2212-2680
2212-2672
DOI:10.1016/j.jand.2020.05.012