Background & Aims
Malnutrition contributes to 50% of childhood deaths and is a barrier to child growth, development and survival.  Stunted, underweight and wasting children are at greater risk of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and death without early intervention.
Use of integrated outreach services for identification of malnutrition cases at community level provides an opportunity to reach under-fives through expanded services such as immunization, deworming, vitamin A, and other child health services.
This presentation describes the use of outreach services as a platform for identifying malnourished children and ensuring they receive key preventive health services. 

Methodology
•	Provision of integrated outreach services in underserved population in Shinyanga, Simiyu and Mara, Tanzania;
•	Children 0-59 months were assessed on their nutrition status using anthropometric measurements and new standards of growth monitoring were used to plot and interpret data;
•	Nutrition counselling on locally available foods conducted;
•	Referrals were provided to children with SAM.

Results 
Out of 1356 children, 97 (7.2%) were stunted, 97 (7.2%) were underweight, and 11 (1%) were wasted while 1151 (85% %) were normal. There were 11 SAM cases of which 9 were referred to the nearest healt facilities. 454 under-five children were immunized. 
In addition, 1,067 (78.7%) children received vitamin A and 1,356 (100%) received mebendazole. 
Conclusion 
Integrated community outreach services, including nutrition assessment and counselling, in underserved areas offers an opportunity to identify cases early, intervene early, and minimize risk of complications. 
Abstract Topics
Childhood and Adolescence

ASSESSING CHILD NUTRITION STATUS THROUGH INTEGRATED SERVICES IN UNDESERVED COMMUNITIES: USING AN OUTREACH MODEL IN SHINYANGA, SIMIYU AND MARA, TANZANIA