Table 1 Classification of nutritional state of the whole group according to Gomez classification
Malnutrition | Percentage of expected weight for age | Value N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Mild (first degree) malnutrition | 76–90% | 5 (11.4%) |
Moderate (second degree) malnutrition | 61–75% | 2 (4.5%) |
Severe (third degree) malnutrition | less than 60% | 15 (34.1%) |
No malnutrition (Well-nourished) | over 90% | 22 (50%) |