RUTF Appetite Test
Shows the minimum RUTF amount a child must eat to pass the appetite test and routes passed or failed results to outpatient (OTP) or inpatient care.
What you enter
- Weight (kg)
- Result of the test
Reference
Ethiopian National Guideline for Management of Acute Malnutrition (2019), CMAM appetite test
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Educational decision-support tools. They do not replace clinical judgment, local protocols or specialist advice: verify results before acting on them.