NRS-2002 Calculator
Nutritional Risk Screening 2002. Identify hospitalized patients at nutritional risk.
Total NRS-2002 Score
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Low Nutritional Risk
Score < 3: Weekly rescreening. If scheduled for major surgery, a preventive plan is considered.
Reviewed by the CareCalculus Clinical Team·MD, ICU & Emergency Medicine specialists·Updated 2026
Clinical Implications
The NRS-2002 is recommended by ESPEN for use in the hospital setting to determine if a patient will benefit from nutritional support.
Guidelines & References
References: Kondrup J, et al. ESPEN Guidelines for Nutrition Screening 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NRS-2002?
The Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 is a tool designed by ESPEN to detect undernutrition and the risk of undernutrition in hospitalized patients.
What does the score mean?
A score of 3 or higher indicates the patient is at nutritional risk and requires a nutritional care plan.
Why is age included?
Elderly patients (≥ 70 years) have a higher inherent risk of malnutrition and worse clinical outcomes, so an extra point is added.
Suggested Diagnostic Protocols
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