Table 1 NRS-2002 screening tool

1. Nutritional situation

Points

BMI

 < 18.5

3

18.5–20.5

2

 > 20.5

0

Weight loss during last 3 months

weight loss < 5%

0

weight loss 5–10%

1

weight loss 10.1–15% (or > 5%/2 months)

2

weight loss > 15% (or > 5%/1 month)

3

Food amount last week

ate normal amount

0

ate over 50% of normal

1

ate approximately 50% or less of normal

2

ate very sparingly

3

max points 3

2. Severity of disease nutritionally

normal situation (no significant disorders)

0

Mild

 • patient on his/her feet despite of deteriorated overall condition

 • chronically sick patient staying in hospital due to comorbidities

 • chronic wound below 25 cm²

 • local cancer

 • alcohol or drug problem

1

moderate

 • bedridden patient

 • ambulatory patient with, e.g., widespread cancer, severe inflammatory bowel disease, recent major abdominal operation, repeated operations, recent stroke, severe infection, burn injury, pressure ulcer, widespread chronic wound, hip fracture, multiple traumas, acute leukemia

2

severe

 • intensive care

 • head injuries

 • stem cell transplantation

 • anorexia nervosa

3

3. Influence of age

Age

< 70

0

 ≥ 70

1