Table 1.

Summary of standardised nutritional assessment (SNA) tools.

SNA score	Subjective assessment	Anthropometric data	Laboratory data	References
MNA	Weight loss, dietary intake, fluid intake, patient mobility, patient independence, self-perception	BMI, calf circumference, mid arm circumference	NA	9, 14, 16, 38
MNA- SF	Weight loss, dietary intake, mobility, psychological stress	BMI, calf circumference	NA	16, 34
MUST	Changes in weight, dietary intake	BMI	NA	16, 34
NRS-2002	Changes in weight, changes in dietary intake in presence of illness	BMI	NA	34
PONS	Changes in weight, dietary intake	BMI	Albumin, vitamin D	9

MNA, Mini Nutritional Assessment; MNA-SF, Mini Nutritional Assessment short form; MUST, Malnutrition universal screening tool; NRS-2002, Nutrition Risk Screening 2002; PONS, Perioperative Nutrition Screen.