Table 2.
Diagnostic criteria for malnutrition in the context of acute illness or injury, according to the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition [14].
| Presence of at Least Two of the Following | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate | Severe | |||
| Insufficient energy intake | <75% of estimated energy requirements for >7 days | ≤50% of estimated energy requirements for ≥5 days | ||
| Weight loss (from baseline) | % | Time | % | Time |
| 1–2 5 7.5 |
1 week 1 month 3 months |
>2 >5 >7.5 |
1 week 1 month 3 months |
|
| Loss of muscle mass | Mild | Moderate | ||
| Loss of subcutaneous fat | Mild | Moderate | ||
| Fluid retention | Mild | Moderate to Severe | ||
| Handgrip strength | No reduction | Reduced | ||