Question
Social And Preventive Medicine Question on Nutrition
16 month old child, 8kg weight. On assessing in a growth chart, child falls between standard & -2sd. What should be done next for the management.
A
Assure mother that no malnutrition
B
Mild malnutrition- home treatment
C
Moderate malnutrition-teach mother on how to feed
D
Severe malnutrition: refer to NRC
Answer
Severe malnutrition: refer to NRC
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D) :Severe malnutrition: refer to NRC