Malnutrition

Question 1

NICE definitions

Answer 1

BMI <18.5 or

Unintentional weight loss greater than 10% within the last 3-6 months or

BMI less than 20 and unintentional weight loss greater than 5% in last 3-6 months

Question 2

Screening tool

Answer 2

MUST

Question 3

When to do MUST

Answer 3

On admission to care/nursing homes and hospital, or if there is concern

Question 4

Management

Answer 4

Dietician support if patient is high-risk

Food-first approach with clear instructions rather than just prescribing oral nutritional supplements

If ONS used should be between meals rather than instead of meals