Table 1 Interpretation of the status of cognitive development.

From: Effect of nutrition intervention on cognitive development among malnourished preschool children: randomized controlled trial

z score range

Category

Cognitive development status

 + 2.01 and above

A

Extremely high development

 + 1.26 to + 2.00

B

High development

 + 0.51 to + 1.25

C

Above average development

− 0.50 to + 0.50

D

Average development

− 0.51 to − 1.25

E

Below average development

− 1.26 to − 2.00

F

Low development

− 2.01 and below

G

Extremely low development