NICE criteria for determining people at high risk of refeeding problems
| The patient has one or more of the following: |
| • BMI<16 kg/m2 |
| • Unintentional weight loss>15% within the last 3–6 months |
| • Little or no nutritional intake for >10 days |
| • Low levels of potassium, phosphate, or magnesium prior to feeding |
| Or, the patient has two or more of the following: |
| • BMI<18.5 kg/m2 |
| • Unintentional weight loss>10% within the last 3–6 months |
| • Little or no nutritional intake for >5 days |
| • A history of alcohol abuse or drug use, including insulin, chemotherapy, antacids, or diuretics |
NICE = National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; BMI = body mass index.