What is the MUST Calculation Tool? A Comprehensive Guide to the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
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The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) was developed by the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN) in the early 2000s to address the growing need for a standardized, universal method of identifying malnutrition risk. This tool is not just a calculation but a five-step process used to assess a person's nutritional status and determine the appropriate management plan.
