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Weight/length classification of nutritional status.

D S McLaren, W W Read

    Lancet (London, England)
    |August 2, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nutritional status in children can be assessed using weight and length measurements. The McLaren and Read classification is more effective than Waterlow and Rutishauser for identifying nutritional problems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Nutrition Science
    • Anthropometry

    Background:

    • Somatic measurements are crucial for assessing children's nutritional status.
    • Existing classification systems for nutritional assessment include those by McLaren and Read (1972) and Waterlow and Rutishauser (1974).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effectiveness of two weight-and-length-based classifications for nutritional status assessment in children.
    • To evaluate the practical application of these classifications in diverse settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Applied the McLaren and Read (1972) and Waterlow and Rutishauser (1974) classification systems to data from three child surveys.
    • Utilized data from both hospital and field studies.

    Main Results:

    • The two classification systems yielded considerably different results.
    • The Waterlow and Rutishauser system tended to underestimate the prevalence of nutritional problems.
    • The McLaren and Read system proved more sensitive in identifying nutritional issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Classification systems for nutritional status assessment can produce divergent outcomes.
    • The Waterlow and Rutishauser method may underestimate nutritional challenges.
    • A practical tool (chart) has been developed to support the application of the McLaren and Read classification for improved nutritional assessment.

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