Workup for Unintentional Weight Loss

Initial Assessment

• Assess for decreased appetite, changes in dietary intake, and eating difficulties, as part of a comprehensive history, according to Gastroenterology guidelines 1

Laboratory Testing

• HbA1c testing is recommended for diabetes evaluation, as suggested by JAMA guidelines 2

Special Considerations

• Consider nutritional assessment using validated tools such as the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002), or Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ), as recommended by the Journal of Crohn's and Colitis 3