NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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which of the following is the measurement of wasting
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WAZ
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WHZ
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BAZ
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HAZ
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Wasting is defined by a weight for height z-score (WHZ) below − 2 and suggests acute undernutrition or rapid weight loss. Underweight is defined by a weight for age z-score (WAZ) below − 2 [2].
Detailed explanation-2: -The formula for calculating the z-score according to the WHO is z-score = (X-m)/SD, in which X is the observed value (height, weight or BMI), m and SD are the mean and standard deviation value of the distribution corresponding the reference population.
Detailed explanation-3: -Anthopometry is the measurement of the human body, typically used to assess nutritional well-being and outcomes such as stunting and wasting.
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