Editorial
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2016.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2016; 22(5): 1729-1735
Published online Feb 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i5.1729
Table 3 Diagnostic matrix nutritional status
Medical factorsFunctional factors
Age, sexHand grip strength
Medical diagnosis, disease stage/characteristicsWalking speed
Activities
Hospital admission/surgery/treatmentExercise/sports
Laboratory results(I)?ADL dependency
Gastro-intestinal complications
Appetite
Difficulties in chewing and swallowing
Anthropometry (body weight and height, weight loss/gain)
BMI
Body composition (fat free mass/fat free mass index)
Energy expenditure (resting energy expenditure and total energy expenditure)
Nutritional intake
Medication
Mental factorsSocio-economic factors
Motivation/stage of behaviour changeFinancial status
Depression/mental disorderWork
Cognitive disorder/dementiaEducational level
Mental stressActivities/interests
Loss responseDegree of participation in society
Disease insight
Living and family situation
Social network
Children
Availability family care givers
Transportation options
Loneliness