True statement regarding 'at risk baby': September 2009: (A) Bih weight less than 2.75 kg, (B) Weight less than 70% of the expected weight, (C) Bih order more than 3, (D) Ist degree malnutrition
Answer is B. Ans. B: Weight less than 70% of the expected weight The basic criteria for identifying 'at risk' babies include: Bih weight less than 2.5 kg. Twins Bih order 5 and more Aificial feeding Weight below 70% of the expected weight (II and III degrees of malnutrition) Failure to gain weight during three successive months Children with diarrhea, PEM Working mother/ one parent