In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Adrienne Young a research dietitian at  RBWH and University of Queensland. Adrienne helps us zoom in on the role of the bedside clinician in optimising nutrition.

Adrienne’s Five Things

1. Eating when sick is different to eating when well.
2. Weight and diet intake are key nutritional vital signs that need to be monitored.
3. Body size isn’t a good indicator for nutritional status.
4. Meal times really matter.
5. Hospital food isn’t as bad as you think.