BAPEN and its Standing Committee the Malnutrition Advisory Group (MAG) acknowledges the support of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the Registered Nursing Home Association RNHA) in the development and dissemination of 'MUST'.

'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool' materials are now available here to view and download in PDF format. Printed copies are also now available to purchase from the BAPEN office.

Adobe Reader is required to view PDF files. Please click on the logo to the left to download this for free.

This is a six page guide with 'MUST' flowchart, charts and tables and instructions.

The Full 'Malnutrition Universal
Screening Tool

To view and download individual pages of the 'MUST', click on the page you want listed below (these pages can be printed out in colour for best effect but they are also usable in black & white):

Page 1 - Guide to the five steps of 'MUST'

Page 2 - BMI chart and score

Page 3 - 'MUST' flowchart

Page 4 - Weight loss tables

Page 5 - Alternative measurements (narrative)

Page 6 - Alternative measurements (illustrations)

10 Key Points on the Development of 'MUST'

The 'MUST' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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