ABSTRACT
Aim: The Nutrition Screening Initiative is a national joint initiative dedicated to identifying and treating nutritional issues in the elderly.
Methods: A 14-item assessment of nutritional condition features was presented to a random sample of Medicare recipients aged 68 and beyond in New England. Regression analysis was conducted to calculate product values that predicted low nutritional intakes and low felt health status. To determine low, moderate, and high nutritional risk ratings, the sensitivity and specificity values have been examined.
Results: A modified checklist with 11 yes/no elements were used. Individuals with 7 or maybe more points were classified as being highly nutritious concern. As per checklist, 24% of the Primary health care setting is considered to be at high nutritional risk. 56% of contributors in the highest quintile said their health was “fair” or “poor,” also 37% had dietary intakes that were less than 74% of the dietary recommendations’ intakes for three or more micronutrients.
Conclusion: The Nutrition Screening Initiative Checklist is a quick, easy-to-use assessment that can accurately describe a community sample of older people who are at risk of inadequate nutritional intake and health concerns.
Keywords: Nutrition Screening Initiative, national joint initiative, identifying and treating nutritional issues.