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Posted On : 05 Jun 2018

Can we use the BMI as an anthropometric measure to detect undernutriton_? If yes, what are the cut-off percentiles_?

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B

benjamin yoki

yes,18.4

6 years ago

D

denise sztajnbok

under z score -3

6 years ago

T

Tahir Javed

No. It’s helpful to diagnose obesity only.

6 years ago

C

chetan mahadeo nimbalakr

Below 18

6 years ago

M

methaq

Yes but l don’t know percentile

6 years ago

Answer 1

BMI is not the only parameter to look for undernutrition. One needs to look at weight and height and their z scores.