Unintentional Weight Loss Evaluation

Initial Assessment

• Assess for symptoms suggesting underlying disease: pain, pulmonary complaints, gastrointestinal symptoms, as recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 1
• Screen for psychological factors including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as suggested by Obesity Reviews 2

Laboratory Testing

• Evaluate for diabetes using HbA1c, as recommended by Praxis Medical Insights 3

Special Considerations

• Conduct a nutritional assessment using validated tools such as MUST, NRS-2002, or SNAQ, as recommended by Praxis Medical Insights 3