Q.Assertion (A) : WHO criteria for identification of SAM children is WHN scores less minus 2SD (–2SD) Reason (R) : WHO recommends RUTF as home based management of SAM children. Codes :
Correct answer: (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
Explanation
WHO criteria for a identification of SAM (severe acute malnutrition) children is weight/height or weight by length Z score (WHZ scores) less minus 3SD (–3SD) WHO recommends RUTF (ready to use theraputic food) as home based management for SAM children. 129
WHO criteria for a identification of SAM (severe acute malnutrition) children is weight/height or weight by length Z score (WHZ scores) less minus 3SD (–3SD) WHO recommends RUTF (ready to use theraputic food) as home based management for SAM children. 129