Anthropometry
Anthropometry
Growth increments. the difference between initial and follow-up measurements reflect recent growth rate(growth velocity) and are sensitive indicators of health and development
Growth increments, the difference between initial and follow-up measurements, reflect recent growth rate(growth velocity) and are sensitive indicators of health and development
The trends revealed through serial anthropometric data can be used to track the growth of an individual child, detect growth abnormalities. monitor nutritional status and evaluate the effect of nutritional intervention or the treatment of disease
The trends revealed through serial anthropometric data can be used to track the growth of an individual child, detect growth abnormalities, monitor nutritional status, and evaluate the effect of nutritional intervention or the treatment of disease
Measurement of growth may also be used as an index of the general health and nutrition of a population or subpopulation of children
Measurement of growth may also be used as an index of the general health and nutrition of a population or subpopulation of children
Key points >Serial measurement Longitudinal data) > Training personnel >Be made accurately To be recorded
Key points ➢Serial measurement (longitudinal data) ➢Training personnel ➢Be made accurately ➢To be recorded