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Critical Illness

Critical Illness

Welcome to the Critical Illness project. This project is an update from the 2006-2007 project and guidelines. Highlights of this project include:

  • Target population of both adults and children.
  • The project covers ten (10) sub-topic areas. Use the links on the left to access the evidence analysis questions and conclusions
  • Evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines were published in 2008.
  • Expand the Project Resources section below for information on available products.

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updated: 12/15/2020

  • Project Team (2012)

    The following individuals contributed their valuable skills and expertise to this guideline project.

    Workgroup Members

    • Ainsley M. Malone, MS, RD, LD, CNSD, Chair
    • Pamela Charney, MS, RD, LD, CNSD
    • David C. Frankenfield, MS, RD
    • Mary Hise, PhD, RD, CNSD
    • Kendra K. Kattelmann, PhD, RD, LN
    • Mary J. Marian, MS, RD, CNSD
    • Susan R. Roberts, MS, RD, LD, CNSD
    • Mary Russell, MS, RD, LDN, CNSD

    Project Manager

    • Tami A. Piemonte, MS, RD, LD
    • J. Scott Parrott, PhD

    Lead Analyst

    • Patti S. Landers, PhD, RD, LD
    • Jarrod Dusin, MS, RD, LD, CNSD


    Financial Contributors

    • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
  • Project Team (2006)

    The following individuals contributed their valuable skills and expertise to this project.

    Workgroup Members

    • Ainsley M. Malone, MS, RD, LD, CNSD,Chair
    • Pamela Charney, MS, RD, LD, CNSD
    • Charlene D. Compher, PhD, RD, FADA, CNSD, LDN
    • Dema Halasa-Esper, MS, RD, CNSD
    • David C. Frankenfield, MS, RD
    • Mary E. Hise Brown, PhD, RD, LD, CNSD
    • Kendra K. Kattelmann, PhD, RD, LN
    • Mary J.Marian, MS, RD, CNSD
    • Ellisa Nyberg, MS, RD, LD
    • Susan R. Roberts, MS, RD, LD, CNSD
    • Mary Russell, MS, RD, LDN, CNSD

    Project Manager

    • Tami A. Piemonte, MS, RD, LD

    Lead Analyst

    • Patti S. Landers, PhD, RD, LD
    • Jarrod Dusin, MS, RD, LD, CNSD


    Financial Contributors

    • This evidence analysis portion of this project was funded by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with support fromthe Dietitians in Nutrition Support Dietetic Practice Group.
    • The Guideline was fully funded by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics