The Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) classifies nutritional status into which categories?

The Subjective Global Assessment (SGA)

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AAdequate, At Risk, Severely Malnourished
BWell-nourished, Moderately malnourished, Severely malnourished
COverweight, Normal, Underweight
DAdequate, Mild deficiency, Moderate deficiency, Severe deficiency

✓ Correct answer: B. Well-nourished, Moderately malnourished, Severely malnourished SGA uses clinical judgment incorporating history and physical findings to classify patients as A (well-nourished), B (moderately malnourished), or C (severely malnourished). It does not use a four-tier system.

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