title: [Nutrition. Generalities].
abstract: A patient must cover all his/her energetic and non-energetic nutritional needs in a sure manner It is essential to keep a patient inside his/her recommended weight ranges, having a balanced body composition which means he/she is well hydrated and has an adequate muscular and fat mass. The objective is to find a patient's optimum nutritional state.
authors.affiliation: Universidad de Barcelona.
authors.forename: Cleofé
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pérez-Portabella
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Moreno
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000592:standards*; D009752:Nutritional Status