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There are several [[Parameter|parameters]] that can be used in the assessment of a child with protein energy malnutrition. [[Malnutrition]] can be assessed according to the [[WHO]] based on | There are several [[Parameter|parameters]] that can be used in the assessment of a child with protein-energy malnutrition. [[Malnutrition]] can be assessed according to the [[WHO]] based on mid-upper arm circumference into moderate and severe malnutrition. Other parameters include the [[Z-score]] which assesses linear growth and [[weight]] for [[length]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
There are several parameters that can be used in the assessment of a child with protein-energy malnutrition. Malnutrition can be assessed according to the WHO based on mid-upper arm circumference into moderate and severe malnutrition. Other parameters include the Z-score which assesses linear growth and weight for length.
Other Diagnostic Studies
There are several parameters that can be used in the assessment of a child with protein energy malnutrition. Malnutrition can be assessed according to the WHO as follows:[1][2]
| Clinical term | Clinical measure | Classification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate malnutrition | Severe malnutrition | ||
| Wasting | Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) | 11.5 to 12.4 cm | <11.5 cm |
| Weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) | –2 to –3 | <–3 | |
| Kwashiorkor | Absent | Present | |
*Mid-upper arm circumference(MUAC):
When time, money and experienced/ skilled personnel is in shortage such in times of flood and refugee camps, the mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is an accurate and efficient way to screen for malnutrition
*Z scores: The severity of wasting or stunting is defined by comparing a child's weight and height measurements with those of a population reference standard.
Assessment of Linear Growth
| Z-score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Z-score >-2 | No stunting |
| Z-score >-3 and <=-2 | Moderate stunting |
| Z-score <=-3 | Severe stunting |
Assessment of Weight for Length
| Z-score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Z-score >-2 | No wasting |
| Z-score >-3 and <=-2 | Moderate wasting |
| Z-score <=-3 | Severe wasting |
References
- ↑ Grellety E, Krause LK, Shams Eldin M, Porten K, Isanaka S (2015). "Comparison of weight-for-height and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) in a therapeutic feeding programme in South Sudan: is MUAC alone a sufficient criterion for admission of children at high risk of mortality?". Public Health Nutr. 18 (14): 2575–81. doi:10.1017/S1368980015000737. PMID 25805273.
- ↑ Powell-Tuck J, Hennessy EM (2003). "A comparison of mid upper arm circumference, body mass index and weight loss as indices of undernutrition in acutely hospitalized patients". Clin Nutr. 22 (3): 307–12. PMID 12765671.