This review discusses newly recommended screening approaches for childhood acute malnutrition in low-income settings, using mid-upper arm circumference or weight for height Z-score and inspection for presence of bipedal edema. A treatment algorithm is provided to guide management of children with severe acute malnutrition and systemic complications who require inpatient therapy and for those with uncomplicated severe or moderate acute malnutrition who can be treated in the community using recently developed ready-to-use-therapeutic foods or other appropriately designed food blends.
- Kenneth H. Brown
- Daniele H. Nyirandutiye
- Svenja Jungjohann
