13(A).SAM

SANTKABIR NAGAR : UP RBSK team of doctors cured Vaishnavi , Child of 3 age. Child was suffering with 13(A).SAM disease from birth and now treatment is going on under the supervision of UP RBSK doctors. Now Vaishnavi will be able to continue as a normal child and family members are very happy as they got this all help from government in free of cost. #RBSK @ @nhm_up @MoHFW_INDIA @ajay_ajaykhera @ManojShukul @MhfwGoUP http://vdsai.com/vdsai/single_story.php?sno=2632

What is 13(A).SAM

Malnutrition commonly represents under-nutrition resulting from inadequate consumption, poor absorption or excessive loss of nutrients. The term can also be used to refer to over-nutrition resulting from excessive intake of specific nutrients. A child will experience malnutrition if the child does not consume the appropriate amount or quality of nutrients, comprising a healthy diet over a period of time. Types of malnutrition

1. Underweight-Low weight for age (Composite indicator: measure of acute and chronic malnutrition)
2. Stunting-Low height for age (indicator of chronic malnutrition)
3. Wasting-Low weight for height (indicator of acute malnutrition) - age independent (6-59 month)