Symptoms of malnutrition

Update Date: 2023-12-29 Source: Network

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Malnutrition is due to insufficient energy and / or protein intake, resulting in poor nutritional status or unable to maintain normal growth and development, mainly in infants under 3 years old. There are three common clinical types: insufficient energy supply, obvious weight loss and malnutrition? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of malnutrition

Compared with the reference group of the same age and gender, the weight of underweight children is lower than the median minus 2 standard deviations, but higher than or equal to the median minus 3 standard deviations, which means moderate underweight. If the weight of underweight children is lower than the median minus 3 standard deviations of the reference group, it means severe underweight. This index reflects that children have chronic and / or acute malnutrition in the past and / or now, This index alone can not distinguish acute or chronic malnutrition.

Compared with the reference group of the same age and gender, the height of children with growth retardation is lower than the median minus 2 standard deviations, but higher than or equal to the median minus 3 standard deviations, which is moderate growth retardation. If the height of children with growth retardation is lower than the median minus 3 standard deviations of the reference group, it is severe growth retardation. This index mainly reflects the past or long-term chronic malnutrition.

Compared with the reference population of the same age and sex, the height and weight of the emaciated children are lower than the median minus 2 standard deviations, but higher than or equal to the median minus 3 standard deviations, which means moderate emaciation. If the height and weight of the emaciated children are lower than the median minus 3 standard deviations of the reference population, which means severe emaciation, this index reflects the recent acute malnutrition of children.

matters needing attention

To avoid malnutrition, the best way is to actively do a good job in prevention, the best baby in 6-7 months breastfeeding, add complementary food on time, do a variety of diet, give high calorie, high protein, vitamin rich food. Pay attention to physical exercise, correct unhealthy health and eating habits, eat regularly, and ensure adequate sleep.