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NACS User's Guide: Module 2 - Nutrition Assessment and Classification
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NACS User's Guide: Module 2 - Nutrition Assessment and Classification
This document is Module 2 of the Nutrition Assessment and Classification (NACS) User's Guide, which provides guidance on nutrition assessment and classification.
USAID's FANTA Project managed by FHI 360 · 2016
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Abstract
The module covers the importance of nutrition assessment, different types of nutrition assessment (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary), and how to conduct anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and body mass index (BMI). It also explains how to classify nutritional status based on these measurements and provides resources for further learning.
Classification
- Document type
- Technical Guidance
