The passage discusses the prevalence and impact of malnutrition among hospitalized patients, highlighting the need for better recognition and intervention. The study, conducted in an acute teaching hospital, found that 40% of 500 patients admitted had undernutrition, with significant weight loss during their stay. Nutritional status was assessed using body mass index, triceps skinfold thickness, mid-arm circumference, and weight loss before illness. The study also noted that only 96 out of 200 undernourished patients had any nutritional information documented in their case notes, indicating a lack of awareness and intervention. The results suggest that malnutrition remains a significant but often unrecognized problem in hospitals, emphasizing the need for improved education and clinical practices to address this issue.The passage discusses the prevalence and impact of malnutrition among hospitalized patients, highlighting the need for better recognition and intervention. The study, conducted in an acute teaching hospital, found that 40% of 500 patients admitted had undernutrition, with significant weight loss during their stay. Nutritional status was assessed using body mass index, triceps skinfold thickness, mid-arm circumference, and weight loss before illness. The study also noted that only 96 out of 200 undernourished patients had any nutritional information documented in their case notes, indicating a lack of awareness and intervention. The results suggest that malnutrition remains a significant but often unrecognized problem in hospitals, emphasizing the need for improved education and clinical practices to address this issue.