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MNA-SF (Short Form)

MNA-SF: A rapid 6-item screen. If a patient scores ≤ 11, guidelines recommend proceeding directly to intervention rather than necessitating the full 18-item MNA.

Answer 6 screening items

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:

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Rapid first-line nutritional screening in older adults (≥65 years).

Routine primary care or hospital admission screening.

Settings where a full 18-item nutritional assessment is too time-consuming.

High Sensitivity

The MNA-SF contains the 6 most highly predictive items from the full MNA. It takes less than 3 minutes to complete and retains 98% sensitivity for detecting malnutrition compared to the full 18-item version.

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 Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) - Full or the MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool) to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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