Nutrition Assessment - Adult

In addition to tools/resources developed specifically by the PEN® team or its partner associations (see PEN Handout Collections which includes translations and adaptations where available), links to tools/resources on external websites have been selected for this Knowledge Pathway based on their consistency with the evidence, authoritative source and currency. These external tools/resources are provided as sources of additional information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication and should not be considered an endorsement of any information, service, product or company. Country-specific resources may not be totally consistent with the evidence presented in PEN, but are included to reflect current country guidelines and practice.

• 'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool' ('MUST')

  Last Reviewed: 2023-05-12 – Evaluation/Assessment Tool

  The 'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool' from BAPEN (British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) is a five-step screening tool for professionals that identifies adults who are at risk of malnutrition, are malnourished, or are obese. Validated for use in hospitals, community and other care settings.

  Target Audience: Professional

• Australian Health Survey: Nutrition First Results - Foods and Nutrients

  Last Updated: 2022-08-17 – Monitoring Report

  Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics providing a snapshot of food and nutrient consumption based on results from 24-hour dietary recalls of food, beverages and dietary supplements. Includes some general information on dietary behaviours.

  Target Audience: Professional