What are the types of malnutrition in children

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The reason for children's malnutrition is that they are picky and partial to food. Therefore, parents and friends should start from diet. When your children are picky and partial to food, they must pay attention to it and adjust their diet. Let's understand the classification of children's malnutrition

What are the types of malnutrition in children

1. Degree of malnutrition: normal mental state. Body weight is 15% - 25% lower than normal, abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness is 0.8 cm - 0.4 cm, dry skin, height does not affect.

2. Degree malnutrition: low spirits, restlessness, muscle tension weakening, muscle relaxation, weight 25% - 40% lower than normal, abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness less than 0.4cm, pale and dry skin, dull hair, height lower than normal.

3. Degree malnutrition: mental depression, somnolence and restlessness alternately appear, mental retardation, muscle atrophy, low muscle tension, weight below normal more than 40%, abdominal subcutaneous fat disappear, forehead wrinkles, showing the face of the elderly. The skin is pale, dry, inelastic, the hair is dry, the height is obviously lower than normal, there are often hypothermia, slow pulse, loss of appetite, constipation, severe cases can appear malnutrition edema due to serum albumin reduction.

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As for the classification of children's malnutrition, we will introduce it here. It is mainly divided into grade I malnutrition, grade II malnutrition and grade III malnutrition. It reminds parents and friends that they must pay special attention to their children's diet. They should not always spoil their children and eat whatever they want. It is good for their health to let their children eat healthily.