a. Recommendation for patient with BMI between 21 and 25 kg/m2

The current body weight is consistent with a BMI in the normal range (18.5-24.9kg/m2). Patients should be advised to maintain their weight in this range

Advise

Diet

BMI level of less than 18.4 kg/m2 to 16 kg/m2 pose significant effect on disease progression, irrespective of other co-existing conditions

Assess
 

• Look for History of unintended weight loss, appetite, and oral intake, dietary assessment, vital signs, anemia, pedal edema, medical condition, socioeconomic condition, Family History

Advise
 

BMI level of less than 16 kg/m2 in men and less than 14 kg/m2 in women pose a threat to life, irrespective of other co-existing conditions. 
Assess

• Look for History of unintended weight loss, appetite, and oral intake, dietary assessment, vital signs, anemia, pedal edema, medical condition, socioeconomic condition, Family History.

   

Advise

BMI level of less than 14 kg/m2 in men and less than 12 kg/m2 in women pose a threat to life, irrespective of other co-existing conditions.
Assess

• Look for History of unintended weight loss, appetite, and oral intake, dietary assessment, vital signs, anemia, pedal edema, medical condition, socioeconomic condition, Family History

   

Advise