malnutrition, or who are already malnourished. It identifies the risk of malnutrition before severe changes in weight or serum protein levels occur. The MNA®-SF was developed by Nestlé and leading international geriatricians and remains one of the few validated screening tools for the elderly. It has been well validated in international studies in a variety of settings5-7 and correlates with morbidity and mortality. In 2009 the MNA®-SF was validated as a stand alone screening tool, based on the full MNA®.8 The MNA®-SF may be completed at regular intervals in the community and in the hospital or long-term care setting.