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Case discussion of  Pediatric Nutrition Assessment

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Case discussion of Pediatric Nutrition Assessment

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Case Description

Nutrition is important in the prevention of disabilities as well as in the treatment and habituation of children with chronic illness. Nutrition assessment is an integral part of the medical evaluation of hospitalized children. Nutritional status should be monitored regularly in children. Join us...

Case Summary

  • Dr. Vishal Perman emphasized the importance of nutrition assessment in children, highlighting its role in identifying those at risk of or already experiencing malnutrition, which includes both underweight and overweight conditions. He underscored the need to understand the impact of nutritional status on a child's current and future health, especially considering the critical brain development occurring in the first two years of life.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Vishal Parmar

Dr. Vishal Parmar

MBBS, DCH, MRCPCH, Fellow in Neonatal Medicine, PGPN Bostan Pediatrician Mumbai, India.
Dr. Vishal Parmar is a dedicated Pediatrician and Neonatal Medicine specialist with expertise in newborn care, neonatal intensive care, and pediatric health management. He holds qualifications including MBBS, DCH, MRCPCH, Fellowship in Neonatal Medicine, and PGPN Boston. Based in Mumbai, Dr. Parmar is known for his evidence-based approach to pediatric and neonatal care, with a strong focus on early childhood health, neonatal critical care, and comprehensive pediatric wellness.

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