Development of LMS and Z Score Growth References for Egyptian Children From Birth Up to 5 Years

Development of LMS and Z Score Growth References for Egyptian Children From Birth Up to 5 Years

Background: The Lambda-Mu-Sigma (LMS) and Z score methods are important for assessment of growth and nutritional status. In Egypt, there is a lack of this tool for monitoring growth in preschool children.Objective: To develop LMS and Z score growth references for assessment of growth and nutritional...

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Main Authors: Ali M. El Shafie, Fady M. El-Gendy, Dalia M. Allahony, Hossam H. Hegran, Zein A. Omar, Mohamed A. Samir, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Ahmed N. El-Bazzar, Mohamed A. Abd El-Fattah, Amir A. Abdel Monsef, Amir M. Kairallah, Hythem M. Raafet, Ghada M. Baza, Amany G. Salah, Walaa S. Galab, Safa H. Alkalash, Amal A. Salama, Nagwa A. Farag, Wael A. Bahbah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
Egyptian
growth parameters
nutritional status
z score
preschool children
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2020.598499/full

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