This pathway from the British Dietetic Association is a practical guide to support healthcare professionals in the community to identify and manage individuals at risk of disease related malnutrition, including the use of oral nutrition supplements.

It has been written and agreed by a multi-professional consensus panel with expertise and an interest in malnutrition representing their respective professional associations, including the Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of General Practitioners.

The pathway includes the use of the ‘MUST’ screening tool and guidance on promoting good nutrition via food sources.