How to use: nutritional assessment in children

Table 1 Sign/symptom Likely deficient nutrient Anaemia Iron Copper Folate B12 Excessive blinking, dry conjunctivae/cornea corneal ulceration, Bitot's spots Vitamin A Angular stomatitis+smooth tongue Iron B vitamins Hair loss Iron Biotin Joint pain, gum swelling, loose teeth spontaneous haemorrhage Vitamin C Anthropometry Measurements of height and weight need to be obtained using a standard technique and standard equipment to ensure reliable results. According to the MGRS, if a child aged