Weight-for-Age Malnutrition Classifier
Weight for Age
The child's weight is 0% of the median.
Gomez Classification
Wellcome Classification
Gomez Classification Reference
| % Weight for Age | Type of Undernutrition | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ 90% | Normal | Normal |
| 75 - 89.9% | Mild | I |
| 60 - 74.9% | Moderate | II |
| < 60% | Severe | III |
Wellcome Classification Reference
| % of Median Weight | Edema Absent | Edema Present |
|---|---|---|
| > 80% | Normal | Kwashiorkor* |
| 60% - 80% | Underweight | Kwashiorkor |
| < 60% | Marasmus | Marasmic Kwashiorkor |