The full MNA® is a validated screening tool that identifies elderly persons who are malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. The full MNA® is the original version of the MNA® and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. The revised MNA®-SF is a short form of the MNA® that takes less than 5 minutes to complete. It retains the accuracy and validity of the full MNA®. Currently, the MNA®-SF is the preferred form of the MNA® for clinical practice in community, hospital, or long term care settings, due to its ease of use and practicality. .
