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CM5.1-22 | Nutrition in Community Health — Assignment

Grading Rubric — Community Nutrition Assessment and Diet Planning Rubric

Criterion	Points	Full-marks descriptor
Nutritional Assessment (CM5.2, CM5.9): Accuracy and completeness of ABCD assessment with correct calculations and clinical interpretation	5 pts	Exceeds: All ABCD domains addressed for all 3 family members; BMI, WHZ, and Hb correctly calculated and interpreted; dietary assessment includes specific deficiencies with quantified gaps
Problem Identification and Root Cause Analysis (CM5.3, CM5.15): Three nutritional problems correctly identified and analysed at all three causal levels	5 pts	Exceeds: Three problems correctly ranked; each analysed at immediate/underlying/basic causal levels using UNICEF framework; breastfeeding cessation correctly identified as harmful; referral decision justified
Diet Planning (CM5.4, CM5.11): Pregnancy diet plan meets ICMR-NIN 2020 targets using locally available, affordable, culturally appropriate foods	5 pts	Exceeds: Energy and protein targets correctly calculated; plan structured as 5-6 meals; ragi, legumes, and green leafy vegetables incorporated; iron absorption enhancers specified; quantities given; realistic for ₹6,000/month
Programme Linkages and Counselling (CM5.5, CM5.6, CM5.17, CM5.21): Entitlements correctly identified and counselling session structured using evidence-based framework	5 pts	Exceeds: ≥3 correct programmes with specific benefits named; IFA schedule accurate (180 tablets, morning/evening with citrus); 5As counselling framework applied with specific dialogue for breastfeeding restart; Vikram's message practical