A child with protein-energy malnutrition is brought to the outpatient depament. TRUE about Gomez classification of malnutrition of children is:
The degree of malnutrition is almost always based on the child's percentage of standard weight for age. The child's weight is compared to that of a normal child (50th percentile) of the same age. It is useful for population screening and public health evaluations. Percent of reference weight for age = ((patient weight)/(weight of normal child of same age)) x 100. According to Gomez classification, Classification Percentage of standard weight for age Normal Grade I (Mild malnutrition) Grade II (Moderate malnutrition) Grade III (Severe malnutrition) >90 75-89.9 60-74.9 <60 Ref: Achars Textbook Of Pediatrics (4Th Edn) By Swarna Rekha Bhat (ed.), Page 46 ; Essence of Paediatrics Prof. MR Khan, Page 72.
Weight is compared with height
Height is the only parameter
Weight is the only parameter
It doesn't take account of height and weight