As many as 50% of patients that are admitted to the hospital are either at risk of becoming malnourished or are currently malnourished.

Unfortunately, only 8% of these patients will be identified.

While in the hospital, 31% of malnourished patients and 38% of well-nourished patients will experience nutiontal decline while in the hospital.

Once discharged, patients that are malnourished are 56% more likely to be readmitted to the hospital in 30 days.

While in the hospital, patients experience 34% higher costs in the hospital than well-nourished patients.

Addressing malnutrition can decrease hospital readmission by 27% for 30-day readmission rates by improving healing, decreasing infection rates, and so much more.