High level of BMI and MAC were shown to be the appropriate predictors for better nutritional status (P < 0.05). BMI with a threshold value of 21.19 kg/m2 provided 85.7% sensitivity and 52.8% specificity for the prediction of malnutrition. MAC with a threshold value of 25.05 cm provided 85.7% sensitivity and 41.5% specificity for the prediction of malnutrition.