Amine, E.K. Al Awadi, F.A. 1996 The nutritional status of 645 male and 635 female preschool children in Kuwait was assessed. Mothers were interviewed to collect data on socioeconomic variables. The length height and body weight of the children were recorded and haemoglobin concentration was determined. The results show that 11.5 of the boys and 9.9 of the girls were stunted the prevalence of wasting was fairly similar in both sexes 10.1 10.9 . Obesity was more prevalent in girls 18.4 than boys 16.1 . Anaemia was more prevalent in boys 32.9 than girls 25.8 . ...