Resources – MUST
BAPEN and its Standing Committee the Malnutrition Advisory Group (MAG) acknowledges the support of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the Registered Nursing Home Association RNHA) in the development and dissemination of 'MUST'.
The 'MUST' Itself – PDF Downloads
Guide to the five steps of 'MUST'
Charts for Step 1 – BMI Score (& BMI)
Charts |
PDFs |
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Chart 1 |
1.46m (4’9”) - 1.94m (6’4 ½”); 30kg (4st 10lb) - 100kg (15st 10lb) |
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Chart 2 |
1.4m (4’7” ) - 1.98m (6’ 8”); 100kg (15st 10lb) - 170kg (26st 11lb) |
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Charts for Step 2 – Weight Loss Charts
Chart |
Description |
PDFs |
Current weight-weight loss in last 3 to 6 months |
30 - 99kg, 4st 10lb - 15st 8lb |
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Current weight-weight loss in last 3 to 6 months |
100 - 169kg, 15st 10lb - 26st 9lb |
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Current weight-weight loss in last 3 to 6 months |
30 - 169kg |
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Current weight-previous weight 3 to 6 months ago |
30 - 99kg, 4st 10lb - 15st 8lb |
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Current weight-previous weight 3 to 6 months ago |
100 - 169kg, 15st 10lb - 26st 9lb |
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Current weight-previous weight 3 to 6 months ago |
30 - 169kg |
Alternative measurements (narrative)
Alternative measurements (illustrations)
The 'MUST' Explanatory Booklet - an A5, 24 page booklet available to purchase at £6 inc p&p. Guide to the 'MUST' & its use including all charts and tables. Practical training resource.
The 'MUST' Explanatory Booklet
The 'MUST' Report – A4, 128 pages: available to purchase at £22 inc. p&p. The evidence base for 'MUST' – a complete guide to the development and use of the 'MUST' for adults.
The Executive Summary of The 'MUST' Report
FAQ document – Frequently Asked Questions about 'MUST' and its use.
The 'MUST' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Screening is a ‘MUST’ - Practical Workshop: a CD produced by the RCN's Nutrition Now campaign with the NPSA and BAPEN. Presentation 5 covers Nutritional Screening and the 'MUST'. Freely available to download via the link below.
Screening is a ‘MUST’ – Practical Workshop
'MUST' tape measures – £1.50 each inc. p&p. Pocket-sized branded tape measure.
The 'MUST' Report – 10 Key Points
Guidance on adapting ‘MUST’ – what you must not do!