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Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool

Identifies adults who are malnourished, at risk of malnutrition, or obese to guide clinical intervention.

BMI

Unplanned weight loss in past 3–6 months

Acutely ill with no nutritional intake likely for > 5 days

Reference: BAPEN/MUST 2003

Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: BAPEN/MUST 2003.

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