Identify 5 indications of vitamin A deficiency in children. Define growth monitoring. Identify 6 parameters of growth monitoring in children.

5 indications of vitamin A deficiency in children include:

1. Night blindness
2. Dry eyes
3. Increased susceptibility to infections
4. Delayed growth and development
5. Xerophthalmia (dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea)

Growth monitoring is the regular measurement of a child's growth parameters to track their physical development over time.

6 parameters of growth monitoring in children include:
1. Weight
2. Height/length
3. Head circumference
4. Body mass index (BMI)
5. Mid-upper arm circumference
6. Skinfold thickness measurements

5 Indications of Vitamin A Deficiency in Children:

1. Night blindness (difficulty seeing in dim light)
2. Bitot's spots (white or gray patches on the conjunctiva)
3. Xerophthalmia (dryness of the cornea, can progress to blindness)
4. Impaired immune function
5. Increased risk of infection

Definition of Growth Monitoring:

Growth monitoring is the process of tracking and assessing a child's physical growth and development over time.

6 Parameters of Growth Monitoring in Children:

1. Weight
2. Height or length
3. Head circumference
4. Body mass index (BMI)
5. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
6. Skinfold thickness (triceps, subscapular)

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