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Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) - Full

Full MNA: The gold standard 18-item nutritional assessment. Complete both the Screening and Assessment sections for a final score out of 30.

Complete 18 Items

Part 1: Screening

A. Has food intake declined over the past 3 months due to loss of appetite, digestive problems, chewing or swallowing difficulties?

B. Weight loss during the last 3 months

C. Mobility

D. Has suffered psychological stress or acute disease in the past 3 months?

E. Neuropsychological problems

F. Body Mass Index (BMI)

If BMI unavailable, Calf Circumference (CC) in cm:

Part 2: Assessment

G. Lives independently (not in nursing home or hospital)?

H. Takes more than 3 prescription drugs per day?

I. Pressure sores or skin ulcers?

J. How many full meals does the patient eat daily?

K. Selected consumption markers for protein intake

At least 1 serving of dairy/day? Two or more servings of legumes/eggs/week? Meat, fish or poultry every day?

L. Consumes two or more servings of fruit or vegetables per day?

M. How much fluid is consumed per day? (Water, juice, coffee, tea, milk...)

N. Mode of feeding

O. Self view of nutritional status

P. In comparison with other people of the same age, how does the patient consider their health status?

Q. Mid-arm circumference (MAC) in cm

R. Calf circumference (CC) in cm

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Comprehensive nutritional assessment of older adults (≥65 years).

Diagnostic confirmation of malnutrition following an abnormal MNA-SF screen.

Guiding specific nutritional interventions in geriatric clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Geriatric Specificity

Unlike general adult tools (like MUST) that focus solely on BMI and weight loss, the MNA incorporates geriatric syndromes (mobility, dementia, depression, skin ulcers, polypharmacy) that drive malnutrition in older adults.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the MNA-SF (Short Form) or the MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool) to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026