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Nutritional assessment in pediatrics

M R Mascarenhas1, B Zemel, V A Stallings

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
|January 23, 1998
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A comprehensive nutritional assessment is vital for pediatric patients, especially those with chronic illnesses. Accurate growth monitoring and nutritional status evaluation ensure optimal development and response to treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Growth and Development

Background:

  • Nutritional status significantly impacts pediatric patient outcomes and development.
  • Early identification of malnutrition risk is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Routine growth monitoring is essential for all children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the integral role of nutritional assessment in pediatric care.
  • To outline the components of a comprehensive nutritional assessment.
  • To highlight the importance of accurate measurements and appropriate growth charts.

Main Methods:

  • Medical and nutritional history, including dietary intake.
  • Physical examination, anthropometrics, pubertal and skeletal staging.

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  • Biochemical tests, bone densitometry, and indirect calorimetry for energy expenditure.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed nutritional assessments are recommended for chronically ill and at-risk pediatric patients.
    • Various methods, including alternative linear growth measures, can be employed.
    • Age, gender, and disease-specific growth charts are critical for evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • Nutritional assessment is a cornerstone of pediatric patient care.
    • Accurate measurements and appropriate tools are paramount for reliable assessment.
    • Effective nutritional monitoring supports healthy growth and development in children.