normal value of which of these parameter is specific in ruling out malnutrition: (A) total body water, (B) normal skin fold thickness, (C) normal lean body mass, (D) normal BMI
Answer is C. Parameters specific in ruling out Malnutrition LOSS OF LEAN BODY MASS MUSCLE WEAKNESS DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DELAY INFECTIONS IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION DELAYED WOUND HEALING PROLONGED HOSPITAL STAY REF : OP GHAI 9TH ED