<prompt> What serum level of albumin is considered as mild degree of malnutrition:4.0 gdl3.5 gdl3.0 gdl2.5 gdl  <response>: Ans. b 3.5gdlRef.: OP Ghai 8th ed.196,98All the following criteria must be met for diagnosis of mild malnutrition Patient is 20 below usual weight or significant history of weight loss documented Serum albumin 3.5gmdL MAC 12.5 cmAlso Remember: Definition of significant weight loss Loss of BODY WEIGHT OVER Time Period1-21 week51 month7.53 momths106 moths 