Five studies were evaluated regarding Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in older adults with unintended weight loss. One study reported that the prevalence of underweight or unintended weight loss may be as high as 35%. Four studies report that individualized nutrition care, directed by a Registered Dietitian on the healthcare team, results in improved outcomes related to increased energy, protein and nutrient intakes, improved nutritional status, improved quality of life and/or weight gain.   

• Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
• Grade II is Fair;
• Grade III is Limited/Weak;
• Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
• Grade V is Not Assignable.
• High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
• Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
• Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
• Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
• Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.