Development of LMS and Z Score Growth References for Egyptian Children From Birth Up to 5 Years

• Main Authors: Ali M. El Shafie (Author), Fady M. El-Gendy (Author), Dalia M. Allahony (Author), Hossam H. Hegran (Author), Zein A. Omar (Author), Mohamed A. Samir (Author), Zeinab A. Kasemy (Author), Ahmed N. El-Bazzar (Author), Mohamed A. Abd El-Fattah (Author), Amir A. Abdel Monsef (Author), Amir M. Kairallah (Author), Hythem M. Raafet (Author), Ghada M. Baza (Author), Amany G. Salah (Author), Walaa S. Galab (Author), Safa H. Alkalash (Author), Amal A. Salama (Author), Nagwa A. Farag (Author), Wael A. Bahbah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: The Lambda-Mu-Sigma (LMS) and Z score methods are important for assessment of growth and nutritional status. In Egypt, there is a lack of this tool for monitoring growth in preschool children.Objective: To develop LMS and Z score growth references for assessment of growth and nutritional...