University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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66

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

Converting Measurements to Index An index is a combination of two measurements as one measurement. It places the person's age and weight for age is an index. Weight for age is an index. It is used in growth monitoring for assessing children who may be underweight. Stunted is defined as low height for age of the child. It is the same as stunted children have low height for their mental age. Weight for height is an index. It is used in assessing nutrition status. Malnutrition is a combination of two measurements of weight for height and height for age. **Classifications** * **Low Weight for Height:** * Is defined as a low weight for height of the child compared to children of the same height and age. * Children who are low weight for height are at risk for changes in their physical and cognitive development. * **Weight for Height:** * Is a child's weight in kilograms divided by the height in meters squared. * Weight for height is classified as: * Normal * Mild, moderate, or severe acute malnutrition **Weight for Age** * Mass more than 2500 grams = normal birth weight * Less than 1500 grams = low birth weight * Less than 2500 grams = low birth weight **Weight for Height** * Weight for height = weight of child / height of child of the same age * Weight for height = weight of the child / height of the child of the same height. Body Mass Index (BMI) Is the weight of a person to be divided by their height in m². A person is considered to have a normal BMI is when it falls between 18.5 and 24.9. BMI(kg/m²) Nutritional Status More than 40.0 Very obese 30.0 - 40.0 Obese 25 - 29.9 Overweight 18.5 - 24.9 Normal 17 - 18.4 Mild Chronic Energy Deficiency 16.5 - 16.9 Moderate Chronic Energy Deficiency