Nutritional Status, Feeding Recommendation, and Counseling
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- Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond (WHO).
Direct methods of nutritional assessment:
- A: Anthropometric measurements.
- B: Biochemical (laboratory) findings.
- C: Clinical methods.
- D: Dietary evaluation methods.
Nutritional Status[edit]
The CDC Growth Charts are the most commonly used indicator to measure the size and growth patterns of children and teens in the United States.
Weight Status Category | Percentile Range |
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Underweight | Less than the 5th percentile |
Normal or Healthy Weight | 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile |
Overweight | 85th to less than the 95th percentile |
Obese | 95th percentile or greater |