What is a MNA Score of 13? Interpreting Nutritional Assessment in the Elderly
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According to the official MNA-Short Form (MNA-SF) scoring, a score of 13 indicates a normal nutritional status for an older adult, placing them in the highest scoring bracket. This Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a widely used screening tool for identifying malnutrition and risk of malnutrition in the geriatric population.