Category | SGA-A | SGA- B | SGA-C |
---|---|---|---|
Well nourished | Moderate/suspected malnutrition | Severely malnourished | |
Weight Change | No weight loss or recent non fluid weight gain | ≤ 5% loss in 1 month (≤10% in 6 months) or progressive weight loss | > 5% loss in 1 month (>10% in 6 months) or progressive weight loss |
Nutrient Intake | No deficit or Significant recent improvement | Definite decrease in intake | Severe deficit in intake |
Nutrient Impact Symptoms(NIS) | None or significant recent improvement allowing adequate intake | Presence of NIS | Presence of NIS |
Functioning | No deficit or Significant recent improvement | Moderate functional deficit or Recent deterioration | Severe functional deficit or Recent significant deterioration |
Physical Exam | No deficit or chronic deficit but with recent clinical improvement | Evidence of mild to moderate loss of muscle mass | Obvious signs of malnutrition (severe loss muscle fat, oedema) |