Questions and Answers
What is the Gomez system used for?
The Gomez system distinguishes between different clinical forms of malnutrition.
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What malnutrition condition does the 3rd degree represent in the Gomez system?
Kwashiorkor and Marasmus
Gomez weight for age of 91-100 indicates ___.
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Gomez weight for age of 76-90 indicates ___.
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Gomez weight for age of 61-75 indicates ___.
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Study Notes
Gomez System of Classification
- Classifies malnutrition severity in young children.
- Offers prognostic grading without differentiating clinical forms of malnutrition.
Degrees of Malnutrition in Gomez System
- 3rd Degree Malnutrition encompasses Kwashiorkor and Marasmus.
- Weight for age categories define the degree of malnutrition.
Weight for Age Categories
- Normal weight for age is classified as 91-100% of standard.
- First Degree Malnutrition represents weight for age at 76-90%.
- Second Degree Malnutrition is indicated by weight for age at 61-75%.
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Test your knowledge on the Gomez, Wellcome, and Waterlow systems of classifying malnutrition. This quiz covers essential definitions and the classifications used specifically for assessing malnutrition in children. Improve your understanding of malnutrition severity and prognosis through interactive flashcards.
