| BMI |
| 0 – BMI > 20 |
| 1 – BMI 18–20 |
| 2 – BMI <18 |
| Has the patient unintentionally lost weight during last 3 months? |
| 0 – no |
| 1 – a little, up to 3 kg |
| 2 – a lot, more than 3 kg |
| Food intake – has this increase during the last month prior the estimation? |
| 0 – 0 |
| 1 – yes |
| Stress factor/severity of illness? |
| 0 – none |
| 1 – moderate (uncomplicated operation, chronic disease, infection, etc. |
| 2 – severe (multiple fractures and wounds, sepsis, cancers, major operation, etc) |
| Score 0–2 Patient do not need nutritive support |
| Score 3–4 Patient had to be monitored once more in week |
| Score 4–5 Patient has malnutrition and need nutritive counseling and support |
BMI –Body Mass index