Unintentional weight loss of less than 1 kg (2.2 lbs) - Score 0 Unintentional weight loss of 1-5 kg (2.2-11 lbs) - Score 1 Unintentional weight loss of 6-10 kg (13-22 lbs) - Score 2 Unintentional weight loss of more than 10 kg (22 lbs) - Score 3
If the patient has lost weight and has a decreased appetite, an additional point is added. A total score of 2 or more indicates that the patient is at risk of malnutrition and requires further assessment.
