Are diagnostic criteria for acute malnutrition affected by hydration status in hospitalized children? A repeated measures study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Dehydration and malnutrition commonly occur together among ill children in developing countries. Dehydration (change in total body water) is known to alter weight. Although muscle tissue has high water content, it is not known whet...
Main Authors: | Fegan Gregory, Mwangome Martha K, Prentice Andrew M, Berkley James A |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-09-01
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Series: | Nutrition Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/92 |
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