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6 characteristics for malnutrition diagnosis → Insufficient energy intake, weight loss, loss of muscle mass, subcutaneous fat loss, fluid accumulation, hand grip strength Dx if inflammation is present → Mild or moderate- chronic disease related malnutrition; severe- acute disease or injury...

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ASPEN Malnutrition Questions and
Correct Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
6 characteristics for malnutrition diagnosis

→ Insufficient energy intake, weight loss, loss of muscle mass, subcutaneous fat loss, fluid
accumulation, hand grip strength

Dx if inflammation is present

→ Mild or moderate- chronic disease related malnutrition; severe- acute disease or injury
related malnutrition

Dx is inflammation not present

→ Starvation related malnutrition

Pre albumin and albumin as markers of inflammation

→ Acute phase proteins- reflect inflammatory response rather than poor nutrition; do not
predict weight loss, calorie restriction or nitrogen balance; will not respond to feeding
interventions

Physical exam/clinical signs

→ Weight loss/ gain, fluid retention, loss of muscle or fat, macro/micronutrient
deficiencies
→ Inflammation: fever, hypothermia, systemic inflammation (tachycardia, hyperglycemia)

Anthropometric data

→ Unintended weight loss; measure weight on admission and monitor frequently

Lab data

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