Screening score . Total Assessment (max. 30 points). K Selected consumption markers for protein intake • At least one serving of dairy products (milk, cheese, yoghurt) per day • Two or more servings of legumes or eggs per week • Meat, fish or poultry every day yes 0.0 = if 0 or 1 yes. 0.5 = if 2 yes. 1.0 = if 3 yes.no Last name: First name:

Validation of the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA®-SF): A practical tool for identification of nutritional status. J Nutr Health Aging 2009; 13:782-788.

The MNA ® is a validated nutrition screening and assessment tool that can identify geriatric patients age 65 and above who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The MNA ® was developed nearly 20 years ago and is the most well validated

For a more in-depth assessment, complete the full MNA® which is available at www.mna-elderly.com. Ref. . Vellas B, Villars H, Abellan G, et al. Overview of the MNA® - Its History and Challenges. J Nutr Health Aging 2006;10:456-465.

The MNA ® User Guide may assist users in completing the MNA ® accurately and consistently. The guide explains each question and how to assign and interpret the score. The guide provides detailed directions for accurately performing less common anthropometric measurements and for screening challenging patients.

The MNA®-SF is a screening tool to help identify elderly patients who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The User Guide will assist you in completing the MNA®-SF accurately and consistently. It explains each question and how to assign and interpret the score.

The sum of the MNA score distinguishes between elderly patients with: 1) adequate nutritional status, MNA > or = 24; 2) protein-calorie malnutrition, MNA < 17; 3) at risk of malnutrition, MNA between 17 and 23.5. With this scoring, sensitivity was found to be 96%, specificity 98%, and predictive value 97%.

At Risk of Malnutrition (8 – 11 points) Malnourished (0 – 7 points) No Weight Loss Weight Loss MNA® (Mini Nutritional Assessment) Screening Score and Recommendations for Nutrition Intervention

The total score from the Short Form (MNA-SF) and Full Form (MNA-F) will provide insight into your dietary habits, weight status, and overall health. Short Form Score Meaning. The MNA Short Form (MNA-SF) is a quick screening tool that assesses the risk of malnutrition. The total score is calculated from six key questions.

It explains how the full MNA® and the MNA®-SF difer, how to complete each question and how to assign and interpret the score. The full MNA® is a validated screening tool that identifies elderly persons who are malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. The full MNA® is the original version of the MNA® and takes 10-15 minutes to complete.