RE: BMI cutoff Elderly High Nutrition Risk Question

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Depending on diagnosis and comorbidities I use a standard of BMI below 22 to

address POSSIBLE risk factors (skin breakdown, further weight loss, weak

gait, falls), or if above 30 (skin breakdown, elevated BS, falls, difficulty

ambulating). There is no evidence for this, just possibility, probability,

and utilizing diagnostic tools and critical thinking based on experience.

Addressing it does not mean I recommend any changes. It just means I use

assessment skills to determine if things will stay the same and why, or not.

Digna Cassens, MHA, RD

Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Consulting Services

PO Box 581

La Habra, CA 90633

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

Betsy Oriolo MS RD LD CDE

Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 7:51 AM

To: RD USA; NE dpg

Cc: NE Private Practice

Subject: BMI cutoff Elderly High Nutrition Risk Question

Dear List Members,

I wanted to ask a question pertaining to what clinical RD's are currently

using for high nutrition risk with elderly patients and BMI. Below 20 is

listed in evidence based practice ADA guidelines. Other sources don't

specifically specify a number. Any information is greatly appreciated.

In Health,

Betsy Oriolo MS RD LD CDE

Total Nutrition Therapy Group, LLC

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