Abstract:
Malnutrition can lead to worse health outcomes and inequities. The risk for malnutrition is higher in communities of color, young children, and older adults. This Commentary defines malnutrition and its impacts as well as the impacts of health equity on nutrition and nutrition access. Also included are recommendations and practice tips specific to identification and intervention for malnutrition. The Commentary concludes by summarizing a physician action plan to address improved nutrition quality via improved access to nutrition care.
Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, RDN, FAND; Albert Barrocas, MD, FACS, FASPEN; Mary Beth Arensberg, PhD, RDN, FAND. 2023. “Promoting Health Equity for the Hispanic Population through Improved Access to Malnutrition Screening and Intervention.” Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association 1 (1): 39–50.
Author Bios
ANDIE LEE GONZALEZ, PHD, RDN, FAND
Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, RDN, FAND is an Abbott Nutrition Medical Science Liaison and an Adjunct Instructor for South Texas College, Mission, Texas, USA.
ALBERT BARROCAS, MD, FACS, FASPEN
Albert Barrocas, MD, FACS, FASPEN is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery for Tulane University School of Medicine and a retired Chief Medical Officer for Wellstar Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
MARY BETH ARENSBERG, PHD, RDN, FAND
Mary Beth Arensberg, PhD, RDN, FAND is the Abbott Nutrition Director of Health Policy, Abbott, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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