Sections to the assessment (18 items):
(1) anthropometric: 4 items (1 to 4)
(2) general: 6 items (5 to 10)
(3) dietary: 6 items (11 to 16)
(4) self assessment: 2 items (17 and 18)
where:
• In item 12, the markers of protein intake are
(a) at least 1 serving of dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.) per day
(b) 2 or more servings of legumes or eggs per week
(c) meat, fish or poultry eaten every day
• In item 14, responses are "severe loss of appetite", "moderate loss of appetite", and "no loss of appetite" but the question includes 3 other problems affecting food intake. I have modified the responses to include these.
• In item 17, a mild nutritional problem is not included in the responses. I've graded it as for "no nutritional problem".
assessment total score =
= SUM(points for all 18 items)
Interpretation:
• minimum total score: 0
• maximum total score: 30
• Risk of malnutrition is associated with a low total score.
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Total Score
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Malnutrition Indicator
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>= 24 points
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well-nourished
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17 – 23.5
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at risk of malnutrition
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< 17
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malnourished
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