Study guide for nursing competitive exams

Gomez Classification: Protein energy malnutrition (PEM)


Gomez classification one of the earliest systems for classifying protein‐energy malnutrition in children, based on percentage of expected weight for age.

 

Formula for weight for age (%):

 

                                                                    Weight of the child

           Weight for age (%) =     ________________________________

                                                  Weight of the normal child of same age

 

Sr.No.

Weight of age (%)

Malnutrition

1.

90-100%

Normal Nutritional status

2.

75-89%

Mild malnutrition (1st degree)

3.

60-74%

Moderate malnutrition (2nd degree)

4.

<60%

Severe malnutrition (3rd degree)