59 PCN Malnutrition Categories
| Category | Albumin | Prealbumin | Ideal Body Weight | Usual Body Weight | BMI |
| Severe | < 2.0 g/dl | < 5.0 mg/dl | <70% | <75% or * | <16 |
| Moderate | < 2.5 g/dl | < 10.0 mg/dl | <80% | <85% | <17 |
| Mild | < 3.0 g/dl | < 15.0 mg/dl | <90% | <95% | <18.5 |
- *unintended weight loss of > 5% in one month, >7.5% in 3 months, >10% in 6 months, or >20% in one year
- “chronic” malnutrition is defined as a duration of three months or more.
- At least two indicators should be present in addition to physical findings and high-risk clinical circumstances. Albumin and prealbumin should be considered one indicator, not two.
