NAC Perspectives: Applying Malnutrition Criteria
to Neonatal and Pediatric Patients
Learning Objectives
- Discuss published criteria for defining malnutrition in pediatric and neonatal populations
- Identify variables that impact nutrition and growth
- Discuss the application and challenges of malnutrition criteria
- Identify potential outcomes of diagnosing malnutrition
Speakers
Patti Perks, MS, RD, CNSD
NICU Dietitian
Megan Horsley, RD, LD, CSP, CNSC
CICU Dietitian