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Oct 16, 2025

3 min

What is the geriatric nutritional risk index screening tool?

Malnutrition is a common yet under-recognized problem in seniors, affecting up to 60% of hospitalized patients. The geriatric nutritional risk index screening tool (GNRI) was developed to provide a simple, objective way to assess nutritional status and predict related complications.

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Oct 14, 2025

2 min

What is the formula for geriatric nutritional risk index?

According to a study published in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) was developed to quantitatively determine the risk of nutrition-related complications in elderly patients. Understanding **what is the formula for geriatric nutritional risk index** is essential for healthcare professionals and caregivers in identifying potential malnutrition.

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