Reference Values Matter: Fewer Patients With Malnutrition Using American Compared to More Recent German Growth Charts

Reference values are important for patient care as well as for comparisons between different centers or countries. We investigated two anthropometric reference datasets, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts and the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents Study (KiGGS) percentiles, which were established in Germany between 2003 and 2006. A smaller proportion of children with cystic fibrosis had decreased z scores
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Short Communication: Nutrition Source Type: research