In adults, malnutrition is diagnosed when at least two of several criteria are present plus an etiologic/inflammatory factor. Which of the following correctly lists the criteria?

• A. Only energy intake criteria suffice.
• B. At least two of the listed criteria (insufficient energy intake, weight loss, loss of muscle mass, loss of subcutaneous fat, edema/ascites, and reduced functional status) with etiologic disease/inflammation.
• C. Any single criterion is enough.
• D. No etiologic factor considered.

Answer: (B)