Subjective global nutritional assessment [SGNA] in children on chronic dialysis- A prospective observational study

Conclusion: Two-thirds of the children on chronic dialysis were diagnosed with moderate to severe malnutrition by SGNA, while the majority remained in the same category of nutritional status on follow-up. Only half of the parameters used for assessment were strongly associated with the presence and severity of malnutrition. SGNA showed a poor agreement with objective nutritional measures and was not responsive in identifying a change in the nutritional status on follow-up.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research