Malnutrition (Undernutrition) Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Malnutrition (Undernutrition) Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Diagnosis of Malnutrition: Abbreviated Aged-Based Criteria
Age: < 1 month for term infants and < 1 month corrected for pre-term infants
| Classification | Severe | Moderate | Mild |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Gain Velocity | < 25% of the norm for expected weight gain | < 50% of the norm for expected weight gain | < 75% of the norm for expected weight gain |
Criteria for Diagnosis Preterm Infants
Age: 1 month (corrected) to 2 years
| Classification | Severe | Moderate | Mild |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight-for-length Z-score | Z-score -3 or worse | Z-score = -2.0 to -2.99 | Z-score = -1.0 to -1.99 Needs additional positive diagnostic criteria to make a malnutrition diagnosis
|
| Weight Gain Velocity | < 25% of the norm for expected weight gain | < 50% of the norm for expected weight gain | < 75% of the norm for expected weight gain |
Age: 2 to 18 years
| Classification | Severe | Moderate | Mild |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI Z-score | Z-score -3 or worse | Z-score = -2.0 to -2.99 | Z-score = -1.0 to -1.99 Needs additional positive diagnostic criteria to make a malnutrition diagnosis
|
| Weight Loss | 10% usual body weight | 7.5% usual body weight | 5% usual body weight |