Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Fetal malnutrition (FM) is a clinical state, characterized by intrauterine loss of or failure to acquire normal amount of fat and muscle mass. Assessment of fetal malnutrition should be included in the evaluation of all newborns regardless of the classification of their weight for Gestational Age (GA), as birth weight alone is a poor indicator of nutritional status at birth. Nutritional status at birth can be assessed by using various anthropometric parameters [weight, length, head circumference (HC), chest circumference (CC), midarm circumference (MAC), proportionality indices [Body mass index (BMI), Ponderal index (PI), Kanawati Index (MAC/HC)] and Clinical Assessment of Nutritional status score (CAN score). Present study was a cross sectional, observational and analytical study, conducted in post natal ward and NICU of department of Paediatrics of Peoples College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal during one and half year (1st December, 2018 to 31st may, 2020) of study period. Mean value of all anthropometric parameters i.e. birth weight, length, head circumference, chest circumference and mid arm circumference was significantly lower in those with FM as compared to those without FM (p<0.001).
How to cite this article:
Ankit Yadav, Brijesh Kumar Patel, Mohd Asad Khan and Amit Kumar Singh. Assessment of Fetal Malnutrition by Various Anthropometric Parameters.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.362.375
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.362.375