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. 2013 Jan 11;3(1):e002173. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002173

Table 1.

Criteria for determination of refeeding syndrome risk3

One of the following: Two of the following:
BMI<16 (kg/m2) BMI<18.5 (kg/m2)
Unintentional weight loss >15% in the preceding 3–6 months Unintentional weight loss >10% in the preceding 3–6 months
Very little or no nutritional intake for more than 10 days Very little or no nutritional intake for more than 5 days
Low levels of serum potassium, phosphate or magnesium prior to feed History of alcohol or drug abuse