What is the Validity of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)?
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The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is the most extensively validated nutritional screening tool for the elderly, with original studies reporting sensitivities and specificities in the high 90s. However, the real-world validity of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is influenced by the specific form used, the population being assessed, and the care setting.
