ASPEN | Malnutrition Awareness Week™ Schedule (nutritioncare.org)

Starvation, Acute and Chronic Malnutrition: Adaptation or Resolution Across the Life Cycle

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the parameters that confirm the resolution of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM), including metabolic changes and adaptations underlying the types and severity of PCM in adult and pediatric patients.
2. Differentiate clinical signs/symptoms indicating prolonged impairment due to malnutrition versus metabolic accommodation/adaptation.
3. Identify appropriate interventions and care planning concepts for patients in recovery from starvation/semi-starvation, chronic, and acute PCM.

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CE Credit: 1.5 hours