Table 2 Nutritional status of the study population (n = 157)
Nutritional indices reported as Z score | ||
|---|---|---|
Categories | Weight for height (WHZ) / BMI for age Z score (BAZ) | Children’s height/length for age Z score (HAZ) |
Z Score | f (%) | f (%) |
≤-3 SD | 14 (8.9) | 29 (18.5) |
-2.99 to -1 SD | 61(38.8) | 61 (38.8) |
-0.99 to 1.99 SD | 65(41.4) | 67(42.7) |
˃2 SD | 17(10.8) | - |
Total | 157(100%) | 157(100%) |