Assessment of Nutritional Status

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Nutritional status refers to a person's health condition as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients. Good nutritional status means the body gets the right amount and variety of nutrients…

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Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients. It includes both undernutrition (like stunting, wasting) and overnutrition (like obesity).

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The two main types are: 1) Undernutrition – includes stunting, wasting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies. 2) Overnutrition – includes overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable …

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Malnutrition affects productivity, increases mortality rates, reduces child survival, and impairs children's learning ability. It also weakens immunity and increases the risk of diseases.

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1) Poverty – limits access to nutritious food. 2) Lack of awareness about nutrition. 3) Poor hygiene and sanitation. 4) Infections like diarrhea and measles. 5) Socio-cultural factors – such as gender…

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Due to low income, families cannot afford nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, and meat. This leads to poor diet quality, causing undernutrition. It creates a cycle: poor nutrition → low en…

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Infections like diarrhea reduce appetite and nutrient absorption. The body also needs more protein during illness, but food intake often decreases. This worsens existing malnutrition, especially in ch…

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Direct methods assess individuals using: 1) Dietary evaluation, 2) Anthropometric measurements, 3) Clinical examination, and 4) Biochemical tests. These provide objective data on nutritional status.