[Morphofunctional assessment of nutritional status and connection with Primary Care]

Appropriate nutritional assessment and interventions are associated with improved prognosis for hospitalized patients and reduced healthcare expenditure. After discharge, good communication between endocrinology specialists and primary care physicians is necessary to ensure continuity of care. Regarding the primary care provider and the specialist in clinical nutrition, this article summarizes traditional and novel tools for the morphofunctional assessment of nutritional status, with an emphasis on those that can be used in primary care. We also give some key points to improve relationships and communication between specialists in nutrition and primary care physicians.