CSPCC Practice Questions - Board Certified Specialist In Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition Exam

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A 6-year-old admitted to the PICU with septic shock has lost 9% of usual body weight over the past 4 weeks and is consuming less than 25% of estimated needs. According to the ASPEN/AND pediatric malnutrition consensus indicators, how should the dietitian classify this child's malnutrition?

Mild malnutrition Moderate malnutrition Severe malnutrition No malnutrition because BMI z-score is normal

Correct Answer:

Severe malnutrition

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