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Nutritional status of all the participants assessed using centiles vs. z-score.
| Growth parameters | Normal nutritionalstatus n (%) | Malnutrition status n (%) | Total number of children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight-for-height/length centiles | 196 (41) | 279 (58.7) | 475 |
| BMI-for-age/weight-for-height/length Z-score | 155 (32) | 320 (67.45) | |
| Percentage difference | 8.75% | ||
