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This study will include children admitted to PICU at Assiut University Children Hospital with expected stay greater than 48 hours. Nutritional status will be assessed within 48 hours using anthropometric measurements weight height body mass index mid-upper arm circumference skinfold thickness, biochemical markers albumin prealbumin total protein C-reactive protein electrolytes, clinical examination for muscle and fat loss, and dietary intake. 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