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Recognition and Management of Malnutrition

12. Book Review

SECTION I - NUTRITIONAL STATUS ASSESSMENT

  1. How would you assess the nutritional status of a population affected by a disaster?
  2. Which are the most vulnerable populations in an emergency setting?
  3. Which anthropometric measurements are used to assess nutritional status in children?

SECTION II - CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF MALNUTRITION

  1. What are the clinical features of severe acute malnutrition?
  2. What are the physiological features in severe malnutrition that increase the risk for the refeeding syndrome?
  3. What are the clinical and physiological manifestations of the refeeding syndrome?

SECTION III - MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES

  1. What are the epidemiological and clinical implications of iron, vitamin A, and zinc deficiencies?
  2. Which interventions allow the prevention or correction of micronutrient deficiencies in a population affected by a disaster?

SECTION IV - IMCI STRAGEGY FOR NUTRITIONAL STATUS ASSESSMENT

  1. What elements are used to classify malnutrition and anemia according to the IMCI guidelines?
  2. What factors determine the appropriate management for each category?

SECTION V - FEEDING PROGRAMS IN DISASTER SITUATIONS

  1. What are the logistic and nutritional benefits of breast-feeding?
  2. What are the goals and characteristics of the different feeding programs that can be used in these situations?
  3. What are the phases of a therapeutic feeding program?

SECTION VI - NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF INFANTS 0 TO 6 MONTHS OF AGE

  1. What is the expected change in body weight for the newborn during the first days of life?
  2. Which elements are included in the assessment of the nutritional status in infants less than 2 months of age?
  3. What are the characteristics of a good attachment and position during suckling?