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     * Clinical Nutrition
          + Feeding Methods[Enteral, Oral, Tube, Parenteral]
          + Nutrition & Healthcare[Outcomes and Benefits]
     * Patient Access
     * Advocacy
          + Position Statements
          + Public Comments
          + Coalitions
          + Market Access Challenges
     * About HNC
          + Priorities
          + HNC Staff
          + Members
          + Contact Us
     * Events
          + Medical Foods Workshop
          + ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week

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   Healthcare Nutrition Council
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     * Clinical Nutrition
          + Feeding Methods[Enteral, Oral, Tube, Parenteral]
          + Nutrition & Healthcare[Outcomes and Benefits]
     * Patient Access
     * Advocacy
          + Position Statements
          + Public Comments
          + Coalitions
          + Market Access Challenges
     * About HNC
          + Priorities
          + HNC Staff
          + Members
          + Contact Us
     * Events
          + Medical Foods Workshop
          + ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week

Why Nutrition Matters

   Nutrition is critically important to the human body in terms of growth
   and development, overall health and wellness throughout life, and the
   function of organs and body systems. It also plays a role in disease
   management and supports overall quality of life. Malnutrition, or lack
   of proper nutrition, is associated with billions of dollars per year in
   medical expenses. ¹
   Learn more

   As there is no universally accepted definition of “malnutrition,” and
   since malnutrition can have different meanings in different contexts,
   the Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC) has adopted a definition of
   malnutrition. Please see HNC’s expanded definition of malnutrition to
   learn more.
   HNC Malnutrition Expanded Definition

Patient Access

   All patients have the right to receive high quality care, and that
   includes nutrition support products as part of their care. At times,
   access to nutrition support products — such as medical foods — can be a
   significant challenge for patients. As a result, HNC raises awareness
   and works with key stakeholders to help overcome obstacles to patient
   access. We continue to work towards systematic changes that will foster
   innovation and utilize new science and discoveries, ultimately leading
   to higher quality healthcare, better patient outcomes, and improvements
   in overall patient health and nutrition.
   Learn more
   Maintaining Access Flyer
   Enteral Facts
   Parenteral Facts

Who We Are

   HNC is an organization representing the manufacturers of nutrition
   support products, specifically enteral nutrition (EN) formulas,
   parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions, supplies and equipment. HNC member
   companies are committed to improving health by advancing policies that
   address and raise awareness of nutrition and its impact on patient
   outcomes and healthcare costs. This includes promoting nutritional
   screenings, diagnoses, assessments, and appropriate and timely clinical
   nutrition interventions while maintaining patients’ access to
   specialized nutrition support products and services throughout the
   continuum of care.
   Learn more
   Priorities
   Members
   Position Statements
   Public Comments
    1. Goates, Scott; Kristy Du, Carol Braunschweig, and Mary Beth
       Arensberg. Economic Burden of Disease-Associated malnutrition at
       the State Level. PLOS ONE. 2016; 11(9): 1-15.

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