comparative study between CAN score and Ponderal Index in identifying nutritional status of the neonate

Introduction: Inadequate supply of nutrients to the fetus results in fetal malnutrition. As a result, fails grow resulting intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Though Small for Gestational Age (SGA) is used synonymously IUGR but later shows evidence To detect malnutrition various methods are being currently. CAN clinical method nutritional status through physical examination. Detection by score and comparing with other was aim this study. Materials methods: This hospital based prospective study carried on 200 neonates delivered district government hospital, Koppal. Nutritional assessment done using compared ponderal index birth weight gestational age. Results: Incidence 41.5% score. 10.5% small age were well nourished 7% appropriate malnourished when detected 14% showed PI<2.5 it 8%.Well-nourished PI>2.5 86% after 33.5%