Progress in nutritional status and therapy of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global health problem.Malnutrition is a common complication of COPD.Malnutrition affects lung function, quality of life and prognosis in COPD patients, and is also an independent risk factor for mortality.Through nutritional screening and assessment, nutritional status and metabolic phenotype can be determined.Proper nutritional intervention may improve the quality of life and prognosis of COPD patients. Key words: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Malnutrition; Nutrition assessment; Nutrition therapy