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Consensus Statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Indicators Recommended for the Identification and Documentation of Pediatric Malnutrition (Undernutrition)
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.), utilizing an evidence-informed, consensus-derived process, recommend that a standardized set of diagnostic indicators be used to identify and document pediatric malnutrition (undernutrition) in routine clinical practice. The recommended indicators include z scores for weight-for-height/length, body mass index-for-age, or length/height-for-age or mid-upper arm circumference when a single data point is available. When 2 or more data points are available, indicators may also include weight gain velocity (<2 years of age), weight loss (2-20 years of age), deceleration in weight for length/height z score, and inadequate nutrient intake. The purpose of this consensus statement is to identify a basic set of indicators that can be used to diagnose and document undernutrition in the pediatric population ages 1 month to 18 years. The indicators are intended for use in multiple settings (eg, acute, ambulatory care/outpatient, residential care). Several screening tools have been developed for use in hospitalized children. However, identifying criteria for use in screening for nutritional risk is not the purpose of this paper. Clinicians should use as many data points as available to identify and document the presence of malnutrition. The universal use of a single set of diagnostic parameters will expedite the recognition of pediatric undernutrition, lead to the development of more accurate estimates of its prevalence and incidence, direct interventions, and promote improved outcomes. A standardized diagnostic approach will also inform the prediction of the human and financial responsibilities and costs associated with the prevention and treatment of undernutrition in this vulnerable population and help to further ensure the provision of high-quality, cost-effective nutritional care.
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“In 2015, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition published a recommended standardized set of diagnostic indicators to be used to identify and document pediatric malnutrition (undernutrition) in routine clinical practice (59).”
From Evolution of the diagnosis of malnutrition in adults: a primer for clinicians (2024) · cites this paper as [59]
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“The recommended indicators include z scores for weight-for-height/length, body mass index-for-age, or length/height-for-age or mid–upper arm circumference when a single data point is available; and further, when 2 or more data points are available, indicators may also include weight gain velocity (<2 years of age), weight loss (2–20 years of age), deceleration in weight for length/height z score,”
From Evolution of the diagnosis of malnutrition in adults: a primer for clinicians (2024) · cites this paper as [59]
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- Authors
- Becker, P., Carney, L. N., Corkins, M. R., Monczka, J., Smith, E., Smith, S. E., Spear, B. A., White, J. V., Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, & American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Affiliations
- University of North Carolina Health Care (US)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (US)
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (US)
- Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (US)
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (US)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
- Corresponding author
- Carney, Liesje Nieman
- Venue
- Nutrition in Clinical Practice
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2014-11-24
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 147-161
- ISSN
- 0884-5336 (ISSN-L)
- 1941-2452
- OpenAlex
- W2168139470
- Cited by
- 393
- References
- 63
- Citations by year
- 2026: 43 · 2025: 49 · 2024: 47 · 2023: 49 · 2022: 31 · 2021: 40 · 2020: 41 · 2019: 31 · 2018: 22 · 2017: 20 · 2016: 16 · 2015: 3
- FWCI
- 12.07
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- Nutrition in Clinical Practice (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Keywords
- child malnutrition, malnutrition, diagnostic biomarkers, Z-score, body mass index for age, mid-upper arm circumference, weight gain velocity, weight loss, nutritional screening, dietary management, hospitalized children
- MeSH terms
- Academies and Institutes, Body Weight, Dietetics, Enteral Nutrition, Humans, Nutritional Status, Parenteral Nutrition, United States, Nutritional Support, Consensus, Malnutrition
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