Table 3.

The Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form.

Screening
A	Has food intake declined over the past 3 months due to loss of appetite, digestive problems, or chewing or swallowing difficulties?	0 = severe decrease in food intake
		1 = moderate decrease in food intake
		2 = no decrease in food intake
B	Weight loss during the last 3 months	0 = weight loss greater than 3 kg
		1 = does not know
		2 = weight loss between 1 and 3 kg
		3 = no weight loss
C	Mobility	0 = bedridden or chair bound
		1 = able to get out of bed/chair but does not go out
		2 = goes out
D	Has the patient suffered psychological stress or acute disease in the past 3 months?	0 = yes
		2 = no
E	Neuropsychological problems	0 = severe dementia or depression
		1 = mild dementia
		2 = no psychological problems
F1	Body mass index (BMI)	0 = BMI less than 19
		1 = BMI 19 to less than 21
		2 = BMI 21 to less than 23
		3 = BMI 23 or greater
If BMI is not available, replace question F1 with F2. Do not answer F2 if F1 is already completed.
F2	Calf circumference (CC) in cm	0 = CC less than 31
		3 = CC 31 or greater
Screening Score
12–14 points	Normal nutritional status
8–11 points	At risk of malnutrition
0–7 points	Malnourished