hadoud
MBBCH, MD (ABP).
Contents
Objectives.
Introduction.
A _ Direct methods :
The direct methods deal with the individual and
measure objective criteria :
A. Anthropometry.
C. Clinical examination .
B_Indirect Methods :
This methods use community health
indices that reflects nutritional influences as :
1. Vital statistics .
2. Assessment of ecological factors.
Direct methods of nutritional assessment :
A. clinical examinations:
B . Anthropometry
Weight .
Head circumference.
weight
Why ?
When ?
How ?
How we can interpret it ?
Height
Head & chest circumference
Mid upper arm circumference(MUAC)
>13.5 normal.
12.5_13.5 at risk of under nutrition.
11.5_12.4 moderate under nutrition.
<11.5 sever under nutrition.
Nutritional Indices in Adults
30% in LBW .