All of the following Nutritional Assessment methods indicate inadequate nutrition except _________: (A) Hb < 11.5 g/dl during 3rd trimester of pregnancy, (B) Increased 1-4 year moality rate, (C) Bih weight <2500 gm, (D) Decreased weight for height
Answer is A. It can also refer to an infant who is not feeding enough to receive the necessary nutrition required for adequate growth. Poor growth associated with lack of feeding can lead to a separate condition called failure to thrive. No matter what the precise cause of poor feeding, undernutrition is a top concern. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition