What is the MNA^®?

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.

What is the latest news about the MNA^®?

Recent research presented in July at the IAGG congress in Paris has resulted in the launch of a new, revised MNA^® Short Form. This new MNA^® Short Form is now validated as a stand-alone tool. Calf circumference has also been determined to be a valid alternative when BMI is not available. The new MNA^® Short Form now also classifies the elderly as well-nourished, at risk, or malnourished vs completion of the full MNA^® for nutritional status classification. These changes to the MNA^® Short Form facilitate its use across care settings and make it much more user friendly.

Find more information on this new research below.

• JNHA article
• News release
• IANA abstract
• ESPEN abstract
• MNA webinars