Depending on the patient population, estimates indicate that approximately ____ percent of hospitalized patients are malnourished.

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Estimates indicate that approximately 20 to 50 percent of hospitalized patients are malnourished, reflecting the variability in patient populations and the settings in which these estimates are made. Malnutrition in hospitalized patients can be due to a variety of factors including the underlying illness, inadequate nutritional intake, and increased metabolic demands.

Depending on the Patient Population, Estimates Indicate That Approximately ____