Screen for malnutrition risk using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). Step 1: BMI score (above 20 = 0, 18.5-20 = 1, below 18.5 = 2). Step 2: weight loss score (0-5% = 0, 5-10% = 1, above 10% = 2). Step 3: acute disease effect (if acutely ill and no nutrition for more than 5 days, add 2). Total 2 or higher = high risk; 1 = medium risk; 0 = low risk.
Screen for malnutrition risk using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). Step 1: BMI score (above 20 = 0, 18.5-20 = 1, below 18.5 = 2). Step 2: weight loss score (0-5% = 0, 5-10% = 1, above 10% = 2). Step 3: acute disease effect (if acutely ill and no nutrition for more than 5 days, add 2). Total 2 or higher = high risk; 1 = medium risk; 0 = low risk
Each component has a specific meaning:
Note: Interpret the must score result against the thresholds and context described above.
Enter the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool for the scenario you are assessing. Screen for malnutrition risk using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). Step 1: BMI score (above 20 = 0, 18.5-20 = 1, below 18.5 = 2). Step 2: weight loss score (0-5% = 0, 5-10% = 1, above 10% = 2). Step 3: acute disease effect (if acutely ill and no nutrition for more than 5 days, add 2). Total 2 or higher = high risk; 1 = medium risk; 0 = low risk. Use the must score result to inform your calculation.