Human Nutrition 3(3+0)

Lesson 47 : Assessment of Nutritional Status

Introduction

Nutritional status of a population is greatly influenced by diet and infections. Malnutrition and under nutrition adversely affect the growth and health of children and the health and physical efficiency of adults. Incidence of malnutrition is high among the low income groups in developing countries, particularly among the pregnant women, weaned infants and preschool children.