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Other considerations
Press the play button to view the animation.
In addition to oedema, there are other important signs to look for when assessing
SAM children including dehydration and appetite.
Appetite
Play the animation on the right and see the visible changes in children with
SAM. As you can see in the animation, SAM children often have poor appetites.
This may be due to infection and/or because their bodies are imbalanced
with too little of some nutrients and too much of others. Lack of appetite
in SAM children is a sign of complications.
