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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ) is a brief 4-item appetite assessment with total score range 4-20. It is used in geriatrics and nutrition screening to identify patients who may be at increased risk of involuntary weight loss and undernutrition.
Formula: SNAQ total is summed across 4 items (range 4-20); lower scores indicate higher risk.
SNAQ has validation evidence for identifying risk of meaningful weight loss in older and institutionalized populations.
Lower SNAQ totals indicate higher undernutrition and short-term weight-loss risk signal.
Use as a fast appetite-risk triage tool when screening for malnutrition vulnerability in older adults.
Appetite score alone does not capture full nutritional status, body composition, or inflammatory drivers of weight loss.
For related assessments, see MNA-SF, MNA Full and MUST Score.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
Screen malnutrition risk in older adults with the MNA-SF 6-item tool (score 0-14).
GeriatricsCalculate full MNA score (0-30) to classify normal nutrition, risk of malnutrition, or malnutrition in older adults.
NutritionScreen adults for malnutrition risk using BMI, unplanned weight loss, and acute disease effect with the MUST score.
GeriatricsA nursing-home focused frailty measure summarizing dependency, mobility, nutrition, and functional vulnerability.