Table 3.
Distribution of older women according to their Mini Nutritional Assessment scores and cognitive function (n=196)
| Nutritional status according to MNA scores | Cognitive function according to MMSE scores | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Borderline impairment/impairment | |
| Normal nutritional status (n=48) | 45 (93.8) | 3 (6.2) |
| At risk of malnutrition (n=105) | 83 (79.0) | 22 (21.0) |
| Malnourished (n=43) | 24 (55.8) | 19 (44.2) |
Figures in the parenthesis indicate percentages. Pearson’s χ2=19.04, df=2, P<0.05, for χ2 calculation borderline impairment and impairment are clubbed together. MNA: Mini Nutritional Assessment, MMSE: Mini-Mental State Examination