Adult Nutrition Screening Chart

Adult Nutrition Screening Chart

If you need help, advice or resources please contact the community dietitians.

Tel: 365221

Malnutrition results in delayed healing, increased risk of complications and pressure sores. The aim of this chart is to detect malnutrition and reduce its implications by following a nutrition care plan. Patients should be assessed on first contact with the health professional, and appropriate action taken.

Patient Name ____________________    Date of Birth _____________

Malnutrition Quotient (MQ) 1. Measure Body Mass Index (wt/ht2) Mark BMI on top scale and read from bottom scale, eg. if BMI = 20, Score = 49.5. Record actual score as in box A below.

2. Measure Mid-Upper Arm Circumference "MUAC" (cms)   Mark "MUAC" on top scale and read score from bottom scale e.g. if MUAC = 26 Score =85. Record actual score as in box B below, subtract 40 obtain MQ score.

Example of Malnutrition Quotient 49.5 + 85 - 40 = 94.5 Box A   Box B     Box A   Box B   MQ   +   - 40 =     +   - 40 =     +   - 40 =     MQ less than 80 'Malnourished' Client is Malnourished MQ 80-100 'Depleted energy and protein reserves' Probable Risk of Malnutrition MQ greater than 100 'well nourished' Little or No Risk of Malnutrition