ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS HEADINGS

1. ANTHROPOMETRIC
MEASUREMENTS FOR <5 YEARS

2. Learning objectives

3. Introduction
• Anthropos- “ Man” , Metron- “Measurement”
• Use: Under/Over Nutrition
• Acute/Chronic

4. Why Required?

5. Age dependent factors
1. Weight
2. Height
3. Head circumference
4. Chest circumference

6. Age Independent Factors
1. Mid arm circumference
2. Weight for height
3. Skin fold thickness

7. Weight
• Most reliable indicator
• Types of scales:

9. • 2 times
• 3 times
• 4 times

20. Height

21. Weight for Height

22. Mid upper Arm circumference

23. Head Circumference

24. Chest Circumference

25. Malnutrition

26. SAM Criteria

27. LBW-Low Birth Weight