True statement regarding 'at risk baby': September 2009
Ans. B: Weight less than 70% of the expected weight The basic criteria for identifying 'at risk' babies include: Bih weight less than 2.5 kg. Twins Bih order 5 and more Aificial feeding Weight below 70% of the expected weight (II and III degrees of malnutrition) Failure to gain weight during three successive months Children with diarrhea, PEM Working mother/ one parent
Bih weight less than 2.75 kg
Weight less than 70% of the expected weight
Bih order more than 3
Ist degree malnutrition