Dear All,
we have a started integrated program of nutrition, FSL, Wash and Shelter. We have planned baseline assessment for project and wants to include anthropometric measurements for measurements of nutritional status for children under five and PLW group. for children under six what measurements should we include and for lactating women with child above six months old? Any guideline for what measurements should be included for which groups in baseline assessments?
Anthropometric information is useful in determining the nutritional status of an individual. To assess the nutritional status of U5s (6-59 Months) it is important to collect basic information and anthropometric measurements such as Sex, Age/Date of Birth, Height/Length, Weight, MUAC (optional) and Oedema.
SMART Methodology provides detailed information on integrated survey method for assessing nutrition status of a population in emergency and development contexts. This information can be accessed at http://smartmethodology.org/
MUAC would be appropriate for pregnant and lactating women; however, there is no international consensus on the Cut off points (countries variedly apply a range from 21 to 23 cm) http://www.spherehandbook.org/en/appendix-4&display=print/
Answered:
8 years agoHi Qamar Din,
On PLW antropometric assessment, you may need to explore this discussion thread http://www.en-net.org/question/348.aspx
For under six month infants, since SMART do not include usually this age group, I advise you to refer rather to DHS and child survival KPC survey guidelines.
I had similar issue before when i wanted to combine SMART ( for antropometric data) and KPC ( for Maternal and child health data) and here is guidance i got from Mark.
http://www.en-net.org/question/1499.aspx
Answered:
8 years agoDear Qamar din,
If you are in Pakistan, I can be helpful for your assessment related to Nutrition. You can contact me on 03337538644.
Thanks
Dr. Sajid Shafique
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8 years ago