A practical and easy-to-use reference to assist clinicians in discerning the presence and degree of malnutrition and is an excellent education tool for students and junior faculty. The book provides techniques and tips for thorough nutrition focused examination, easy-to-read tables for markers of inflammation and fluid status, side-by-side color figures depicting possible deficiency and stages of deficiency, and the lay-flat spiral bound book allows for easy access and referral at bedside.