Table 1.

Malnutrition screening tool (MST).

(1) Has the resident/patient lost weight recently without trying?
No	0
Unsure	2
Yes, how much?
1–5 kg	1
6–10 kg	2
11–15 kg	3
>15 kg	4
(2) Has the resident/patient been eating poorly because of a decreased appetite?
No	0
Yes	1
	Total score_______

MST based on weight loss and appetite changes. Subjects with a score of 2 or more were identified as being at risk of malnutrition.