Energy intake
In our study, patients at risk according to the
NRS had only about two-thirds of recommended
energy intake. This finding indicates the usefulness
of a nutritional risk screening tool during
admission, so that appropriate nutritional interventions can be
initiated promptly for those at risk. On the other hand, malnourished
children had an energy intake close to recommended
levels, which suggests that pediatric health professionals are attuned
to the subjective evaluation of NS and respond appropriately,
perhaps because of previous studies (26-28).