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Table 1 Items of the Graz Malnutrition Screening Tool (GMS).

From: Psychometric testing of the "Graz Malnutrition Screening Tool" (GMS) - Validity, Reliability, Sensitivity & Specificity

Item

Points

1. Weight loss within the last 3 months

0 to 2 points

2. Body Mass Index

0 to 2 points

3. Changes in nutritional intake

3 separate questions:

  • loss of appetite

  • nausea/vomiting/diarrhea,

  • problems with chewing- and/or swallowing

0 to 3 points

4. Severity of disease

0 to 2 points

5. Age

1 additional point for being ≥ 65 years