WHO Child Growth Flashcards
1
Q
Growth reference for birth to 2 years:
A
use WHO
2
Q
Growth reference for 2-19 years:
A
use CDC if children in USA
3
Q
WHO MGRS =
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multicentre growth reference study
4
Q
MGRS years:
A
1997-2003
5
Q
MGRS had ___ countries.
A
6
6
Q
MGRS found that:
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- formula fed infants grow faster
- problem if breastfeeding
7
Q
What type of study is MGRS?
A
- longitudinal
- cross sectional
8
Q
MGRS inclusion criteria:
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- non-smoking
- breast fed
- absence of illness
- absence of SES constraints
- no twins
9
Q
MGRS: How often did they take measurements?
A
- sample lots to catch all changes
- esp. when velocity is fast
- 2-3 months apart
10
Q
MGRS: How quickly did they take measurements after birth?
A
12-24 hours after birth
11
Q
What measures were taken MGRS?
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- weight
- length
- head circumference
- arm circumference
- subscapular skinfold
- triceps skinfold
12
Q
MGRS: What 6 milestones did they keep track of?
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- sitting without support
- crawling on hands and knees
- standing with assistance
- walking with assistance
- standing alone
- walking alone
13
Q
MGRS: minimum of ___ months breastfeeding required.
A
3
14
Q
3 international reference curves:
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- weight for age
- height for age
- weight for height
15
Q
Sitting without support:
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- head erect (not leaning forward)
- no arm or hand use for balance (give toy to handle with both hands)
- at least 10 seconds
