Table 2. Cronbach’s alpha for MNA tool applied in the elderly population aged 60 and above years.
| Items | Cronbach’s α if item deleted |
|---|---|
| Decreased food intake | 0.596 |
| Weight loss | 0.559 |
| Mobility status | 0.607 |
| Acute stress | 0.633 |
| Depression | 0.599 |
| BMI category | 0.614 |
| Living without support from other | 0.591 |
| Number of drugs per day | 0.616 |
| Ulcer on skin | 0.620 |
| Number of meals | 0.619 |
| Consumption of protein | 0.589 |
| Fruit and/or vegetable intake | 0.565 |
| Fluid intake | 0.596 |
| Feeding status | 0.576 |
| Self-perception of nutritional status | 0.567 |
| Self-perception of health status | 0.526 |
| MUAC category | 0.582 |
| CC category | 0.565 |
| Overall Cronbach’s alpha | 0.605 |