Deck 2

Question 1

How is physical activity level calculated?

Answer 1

Amount of time spent in each activity for the day (in hours) x it’s energy cost
Then add all these together and divide by 24

Question 2

What are the direct methods in assessing nutritional status?

Answer 2

Anthropometric methods
Biochemical, lab methods
Clinical methods
Dietary evolution methods

Question 3

What is the anthropometric method used to measure?

Answer 3

Height, Weight and proportions

Question 4

What is the formula for BMI?

Answer 4

Weight (kg)/ height (m squared)

Question 5

What is the normal BMI range?

Answer 5

18.5 - 24.5

Question 6

What are the childhood indicators used in determining nutrition status?

Answer 6

Weight for height
Height for age
Head circumference
Mid-upper arm circumference
Skinfold measures

Question 7

A child whose weight is 60-80% of the expected weight for her age presents with oedema. What is the diagnosis?

Answer 7

Kwashiorkor

Question 8

A child whose weight is less than 60% of the expected weight for her age presents with no oedema. What is the diagnosis?

Answer 8

Marasmus (deficiency of all macronutrients)

Question 9

What is the Waterlow classification used to measure?

Answer 9

presence or absence of wasting and/or shunting

Question 10

What is the difference between primary and secondary nutritional deficiency?

Answer 10

Primary- low levels in diet
Secondary- interference with digestion