Nethuli, a 15 year old girl was brought to you for a check up.

She complained of lethargy. Had a low appetite.

History:
Had been a fat child.
Attained menarche one year ago.
Had been dieting for 8 months.
Had lost 8 kg of weight during the past 3 months.
On examination:
Her BMI was 15.5 kg/m2
She was pale.
1) Discuss
a. what factors you would consider,
b. what further information you would obtain,
to evaluate her nutritional status.
Asitha, a 16 year old boy was seen by you at the medical clinic.
He is an athlete in the school team. His coach has not been happy about his performance lately.
Asitha says he had not been feeling fit for the past few months and gets tired easily.
His mother complains that he has not being eating right for the past few months.

1) Discuss
a. what further information you would obtain,
b. the factors you would consider,
to evaluate his nutritional status.