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Diagnosing malnutrition in Paediatrics: From MUAC to Z-scores

Dr. Judith Schoeman | Clinical
MUAC as screening tool to identify malnutrition in children

Topic / Title of the Talk Diagnosing malnutrition in Paediatrics: From MUAC to Z-scores
Field of Medicine Dietetics
Length of the Talk 17 Mins
CPD Accreditation No. MDB015/MPDP/070/1660
Category of the Talk Subject review or overview
CPD Type Clinical | Subscription CPD
Languages (Translations) & Subtitles Not Translated
Speaker Dr. Judith Schoeman
Talk Description
Malnutrition in paediatrics can be diagnosed by anthropometry. MUAC is a reliable, easy measurement to identify children in need of nutritional intervention.

Diagnosing malnutrition in Paediatrics: From MUAC to Z-scores | Dietetics