2016
DOI: 10.1177/0884533616679639
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Pediatric Nutrition Assessment

Abstract: Pediatric patients with chronic illnesses or diseases or who require long-term nutrition support are most vulnerable to nutrition-related issues. Malnutrition in a pediatric patient may negatively affect long-term growth and development. Children also become malnourished much more quickly than adults. A comprehensive nutrition assessment that includes food and nutrition-related history, anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, medical tests and procedures, nutrition-focused physical findings, and patient… Show more

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“…Recumbent length measurements are often obtained by 1 individual, using a tape measure. Accurate recumbent length measures, using a length board or infantometer, requires 2 individuals 14 . Because of the importance of accurate length measurements to assess growth and establish future growth trajectory goals, resources should be allocated to support the availability of 2 individuals to obtain at least a weekly measure, as medically able.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recumbent length measurements are often obtained by 1 individual, using a tape measure. Accurate recumbent length measures, using a length board or infantometer, requires 2 individuals 14 . Because of the importance of accurate length measurements to assess growth and establish future growth trajectory goals, resources should be allocated to support the availability of 2 individuals to obtain at least a weekly measure, as medically able.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Accurate nutritional status assessment (NSA) is the first and key element in the diagnosis of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in paediatric patients [19]. SAM consists of two basic forms: severe wasting (also described as marasmus or energy malnutrition) and nutritional oedema (also described as kwashiorkor or protein malnutrition).…”
Section: Nutritional Status Assessmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Anthropometric measurements yield significant information about a child's growth and nutritional status, although it is often not easy to obtain accurate and useful measurements because we may find a child has physical limitations or an inappropriate procedure has been followed. Knowledge of appropriate anthropometric metrics and alternatives is essential for assessing children's growth and focusing on those who may be physically disabled or seriously ill ( 13 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%