Two categories of parameters the SGA uses to evaluate nutritional status?

• A. Historical and Physical Exam
• B. Laboratory Tests and Imaging
• C. Dietary History and Biochemical Markers
• D. Anthropometrics and Functional Status

Answer: (B)

The SGA evaluates nutritional status using two kinds of information: what the patient reports about their history and what the clinician observes on the physical exam. The historical part includes recent weight change, dietary intake, gastrointestinal symptoms, and functional capacity. The physical examination part looks for signs like loss of subcutaneous fat, muscle wasting, edema, and ascites. This bedside approach focuses on clinical cues rather than lab data, which can be influenced by many non-nutritional factors.