DOI: 10.3904/kjm.2026.101.4.183 ISSN: 1738-9364
Nutritional Assessment and Nutritional Prescription for Hospitalized Patients
Jae Hyun LeeAs Korea becomes an aging society, the importance of nutritional care for hospitalized patients is increasing. Nutritional status is closely related to clinical outcomes. For hospitalists managing patients throughout their hospitalization, from admission to discharge, assessing nutritional status and providing appropriate nutrition are essential. Hospitalists must diagnose and treat diseases and ensure that patients receive adequate nutritional support to improve recovery and health outcomes.