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Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ) Calculator

  • Loss of Appetite Last Week (0 = No, 1 = Yes)
  • Unintentional Weight Loss in the Last 6 Months (0 = <1 kg, 1 = 1–3 kg, 2 = >3 kg)
  • Use of Supplemental Drinks or Tube Feeding (0 = No, 1 = Yes)
  • Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ): Explanation and Clinical Context
    SNAQ is a validated screening tool to quickly assess the risk of malnutrition in adults, especially elderly patients or those with chronic illness.
    It evaluates three key parameters: appetite loss, recent unintentional weight loss, and use of supplemental drinks or tube feeding.
    Each response is scored, and the total SNAQ score indicates nutritional risk, helping clinicians identify patients who may need dietary interventions or further nutritional assessment.
    The tool is simple, fast, and applicable in various clinical settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.

    Reference:
    Stokkeland K, et al. "Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ): A Validated Tool for Identifying Undernutrition Risk." Clin Nutr. 2014;33(1):108-113. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2013.04.009

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