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Indices and clinical signs for assessing malnutrition and when to use them
Now let’s revisit what you have learnt about the four indices for assessing malnutrition in unit 1. Identify what each index
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Q. Select what each index measures.
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| a) Weight-for-height/length |
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| b) Height/Length-for-age |
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| c) Weight-for-age |
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| d) MUAC |
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The correct answers are a) wasting, b) stunting, c) underweight and d) wasting.Please answer the question before you click the Submit button.
