Nutrition as a Health Vital Sign: Concept Note

It discusses the importance of nutrition as a vital sign, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The document reviews various nutrition screening tools and approaches for adults, pregnant women, adolescents, and children, highlighting their predictive value for nutrition outcomes and risks for morbidity and mortality. It also presents key takeaways from an expert consultation and identifies potential gaps for research, with next steps to move forward with the use of nutrition screening tool as a health vital sign in LMICs.