Child Health Tools Quick screening for malnourishment of the child (under the age of 5 years) By Dr. Avdavey Published On: June 9, 2026 Follow Us ---Advertisement--- Welcome to your Child Malnutrition Screening Questionnaire (Children Under 5 Years) Name Email 1. Has your child lost noticeable weight during the last 3 months? Yes No None 2. Does your child appear thinner than other children of the same age? Yes No None 3. Has your child had a poor appetite or refused food for more than one week? Yes No None 4. Does your child eat fewer than 3 meals (including snacks) per day? Yes No None 5. Has your child experienced frequent diarrhea (3 or more episodes in the past month)? Yes No None 6. Has your child been ill repeatedly (such as cough, fever, or infections) during the past 3 months? Yes No None 7. Does your child seem less active, tired, or unusually weak compared to other children? Yes No None 8. Is your child's height or weight lower than what healthcare providers have previously told you is normal? Yes No None 9. Do you notice visible signs such as thin arms, prominent ribs, swollen feet, dull hair, or pale skin? Yes No None 10. Has your child missed routine growth monitoring or health check-ups in the past 6 months? Yes No None 1 out of 1 Child Malnutrition Risk Assessment Score Interpretation: 0-2 = Low Risk 3-5 = Moderate Risk 6-10 = High Risk Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up Child health Child Nutrition