How is an 18-month old child who weighs 11.5 kg and is measures 82 cm in length, growing compared with her international peers?
Ans) 0-18 months
SAM < -3 - 0-18
MAM ≥ -3 to < -2- 1.9
Normal ≥ -2 to ≤ +2 - 2.3- 3.0
Overweight > +2 to ≤ +3 - 3.1- 3.3
Obesity > +3 - > 3.3
Here, child is 11.5 kg
Normal weight is 12.9-14 kg so child is underweight.
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