Integrating nutrition into the comprehensive geriatric assessment to guide nutritional and functional recovery

Integrating Nutrition into Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Nutrition plays a vital role in healthy ageing, functional recovery and the prevention of frailty. In this expert-led video, Prof. Alfonso Cruz-Jentoft explores how healthcare professionals (HCPs) can integrate nutritional assessment and interventions into comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). Discover why identifying malnutrition, assessing frailty and developing personalised care plans are essential for supporting better health outcomes in older adults.

Practical Insights for Healthcare Professionals

Strengthen your knowledge of geriatric nutritional care and explore evidence-based approaches to improve clinical decision-making. This educational session will help you:

• Integrate nutritional assessment into comprehensive geriatric assessment and routine clinical practice.
• Identify and diagnose malnutrition using screening tools and the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria.
• Understand the relationship between malnutrition, sarcopenia and frailty and their impact on older adults.
• Develop personalised care plans that combine nutritional interventions, physical activity and appropriate clinical management.
• Evaluate patient-centred outcomes, including mobility, physical function, independence and quality of life.

Watch the Video and Learn More

Ready to make nutrition a priority in geriatric care? Watch Prof. Alfonso Cruz-Jentoft's presentation on Danone Nutricia Campus to gain practical insights for your clinical practice. Explore the full educational resource for more detailed guidance on nutritional assessment, frailty management and personalised interventions to support healthy ageing.