Table 1.
Hypothetical cut point for definition of malnutrition for some biochemical and anthropometric parameters
| Parameter | Cut point | Malnutrition limit |
|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 18.5 | <18.5 |
| TSF (mm) | ||
| Male | 6 | <6 |
| Female | 8 | <8 |
| MAC (cm) | ||
| Male | 26 | <26 |
| Female | 24 | <24 |
| MAMC (cm) | ||
| Male | 20 | <20 |
| Female | 18 | <18 |
| Albumin (g/dl) | 4 | <4 |
| Ferritin (ng/ml) | 100 | >100 |
| Transferrin (mg/dl) | 200 | <200 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 10 | <10 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 150 | <150 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dl) | 150 | <150 |
| CRP (quantitative) (mg/l) | 10 | >10 |
| ESR (mm/h) | 20 | >20 |
| Calcium (mg/dl) | 8 | <8 |
| Phosphorous (mg/dl) | 3 | <3 |
| PTH (pg/ml) | 100 | >100 |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 8 | <8 |
| KT/V | 1.2 | <1.2 |
BMI: Body mass index, TSF: Triceps skin fold, MAC: Mid arm circumference, MAMC: Mid arm muscle circumference, CRP: C-reactive protein, ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, PTH: Parathyroid hormone