Difference between revisions of "Anthropometric Indicators"
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These can be used to calculate indices to identify low birth weight, stunting, wasting, BMI, head circumference for age, and acute malnutrition. | These can be used to calculate indices to identify low birth weight, stunting, wasting, BMI, head circumference for age, and acute malnutrition. | ||
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This article is part of the topic [[Primary Data Collection]] | This article is part of the topic [[Primary Data Collection]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 7 August 2023
Anthopometry is the measurement of the human body, typically used to assess nutritional well-being and outcomes such as stunting and wasting.
Guidelines
Anthropometric measurements include:
- weight (including birth weight)
- height/length
- knee height (a proxy for height)
- mid-upper arm circumference
- head circumference
- waist circumference
- calf circumference
These can be used to calculate indices to identify low birth weight, stunting, wasting, BMI, head circumference for age, and acute malnutrition.
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This article is part of the topic Primary Data Collection
Additional Resources
- FANTA Guide to Anthropometry
- FANTA Overview of types of anthropometric data
- FANTA Details and classifications for children 0-5
- FANTA Details and classifications for youth from 5-19
- FANTA Details and classifications for pregnant and postpartum women and girls
- FANTA Details and classifications for adults 18 years and older
- FANTA Measurement Protocols and Equipment guidance