How many signs must be present for an adult malnutrition diagnosis?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM), a malnutrition diagnosis requires a combination of both phenotypic and etiologic criteria, not just a simple number of signs. This approach moves beyond single indicators like low body weight to ensure a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of nutritional status.