How many items are in the full Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), and does it require special anthropometric measures?

How many items are in the full Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), and does it require special anthropometric measures?

• A. 18 items; special anthropometric measures required
• B. 10 items; no special measures
• C. 12 items; required
• D. 20 items; no special measures

Answer: (A)

The full Mini Nutritional Assessment is an 18-item tool that combines questionnaire items with objective measurements. Completing it requires gathering anthropometric data—typically height and weight to determine BMI, and often additional circumference measurements such as mid-arm and/or calf circumference as part of the assessment. Because you must obtain these physical measurements in addition to the questions, special anthropometric measures are indeed required. The shorter screening version uses fewer items and may not require all of these measurements.

The full Mini Nutritional Assessment is an 18-item tool that combines questionnaire items with objective measurements. Completing it requires gathering anthropometric data—typically height and weight to determine BMI, and often additional circumference measurements such as mid-arm and/or calf circumference as part of the assessment. Because you must obtain these physical measurements in addition to the questions, special anthropometric measures are indeed required. The shorter screening version uses fewer items and may not require all of these measurements.